- TripBuzz found 67 things to do with kids in or near Frankfort, Kentucky, including 47 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lexington, Georgetown, Versailles and Shelbyville.
- From Elkhorn Creek to Canoe Kentucky, the Frankfort area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Bowling and Theaters.
- The capital city of Kentucky, Frankfort is the 5th smallest state capital in the U.S. Frankfort is located on the Kentucky River, making river entertainment a large part of the city's culture. Some fun things to see with the family include touring the Rebecca-Ruth Candy Factory, admiring the Berry Hill Mansion, and visiting the iconic Daniel Boone's grave.
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The serene, forked Elkhorn Creek is home to some of Kentucky's best small mouth bass fishing. Visitors can rent canoes or kayaks to navigate the creek or fish on the banks of the beautiful waterside.
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For an outdoor experience which also includes fishing, the Canoe Kentucky tours might make the difference. There is also a local shop from where equipment can be bought, including canoes and kayaks.
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Hosting both league and public bowling, Capital Bowl offers visitors glow bowling with a black light illuminated bowling alley. The bowling alley offers daily specials for games, shoe rentals, and food from the snack bar.
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Featuring two floors of artifacts, Kentucky Military History Museum has exhibits that depict the region's involvement with wars like the Civil War up until present day. These artifacts include firearms, photographs, medals, and more.
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A museum and research facility at the same time, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History displays 3,000 exhibits pertaining to Kentucky's history.
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Historic to Frankfort, Leslie Morris Park offers visitors a variety of family-oriented activities to enjoy including hiking and picnicking. With great views of downtown Frankfort, visitors can also tour sites relative to the Civil War.
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Capital City Museum offers an intimate look into the city's foundation and history. The tour takes place over many different floors. Visitors can determine their own pace and enjoy a quick walk-through or a more in-depth experience.
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Kentucky Historical Society collects, preserves, conserves, interprets and shares information, memories and materials from Kentucky's past to assist those interested in exploring and preserving that heritage. The Society has museum collections, an oral history collection, libraries and special collections.
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Lakeview Park is a county-owned park that offers its guests a number of facilities and amenities to use. These include baseball and soccer fields, a skate park, a 2-mile walking trail, and a nine-hole golf course/driving range.
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Featuring baseball and softball fields, Capitol View Park offers a variety of different fields and sports areas. They also have soccer fields and basketball courts. Visitors sometimes see deer on their nature trails.