Kentucky Governor's Mansion Tours
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Kentucky State Capitol
After visiting Kentucky State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Frankfort. Attend a sporting event in the area, or seek out the hiking trails.
Old State Capitol
You can study the exhibits at Old State Capitol, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.
![Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort.
The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7262/80b239a0-cf4a-4e00-8ea0-fb6e64265ab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kentucky State University
Walk around the campus at Kentucky State University during your visit to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Buffalo Trace Distillery
You can take time to visit Buffalo Trace Distillery during your travels to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Floral Clock Monument
Explore the great outdoors at Floral Clock Monument, a lovely green space in Frankfort. Attend a sporting event in the area, or seek out the hiking trails.
Jesse R. Zeigler House
Find out about the history of Frankfort with a stop at Jesse R. Zeigler House. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.
Best Lodging Options Near Kentucky Governor's Mansion
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The Delegate
Capital Plaza Hotel
Hampton Inn Frankfort
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lexington Frankfort
The Kentucky Castle
