Frankfort, capital of Kentucky, is one of the country's oldest and smallest state capitals. The city limits are approximately 50 miles east of Louisville and 25 miles west of Lexington. Interstates 64 and 75 are easily accessible from Frankfort. The major airports in Frankfort are Louisville International Airport, Lexington Bluegrass Airport, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Kentucky is a quaint little town cut through by the Kentucky River. Bluegrass country residents boast of Frankfort's quality of life and the natural beauty of the Kentucky River, the warmth of the local people, and the area's wealth of cultural offerings. It has the charm of a small town and the amenities of a big city.
Area : 15 square miles (2000)
Elevation : 510 feet above sea level
Average Temperatures : January, 30° F; July, 75° F; annual average, 54.90° F
Average Annual Precipitation : 44.55 inches
Population : 27,741
Time Zone : Eastern
Area Code : 502
Zip Code : 40601
Universities : Kentucky State University
Attractions
- Corner of Celebrities
- Frankfort Cemetery
- Orlando Brown House
- Kentucky State Capitol's Beaux Arts
- Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Game Farm
- Salato Wildlife Education Center
Festivals
- Governor's Derby Breakfast in May
- Capital Expo Arts & Crafts Festival and Boone Day in June
- Kentucky Herb Festival in June
- Franklin County Fair & Horse Show in July
- Great Pumpkin Festival in September
