Kentucky State Capitol features a rotunda with statues of famous Kentuckians and other exhibits. The center of the rotunda has bronze statue of President Abraham Lincoln. Other notable statues are bronze statues of Henry Clay, Vice President Alben Barkley, and Dr. Ephraim McDowell. The capitol has three flors. The first floor has offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. The second floor has courtroom of the state Supreme Court, as well as the chambers of the justices. The chambers of the House of Representatives and Senate face each other on opposite ends of the third floor. The Capitol also has a partial fourth floor which houses the galleries of the House and Senate, as well as a few offices for legislative committee staffers.
Old State Capitol, also known as Old Statehouse was the capitol building from 1830 to 1910. The historic Greek Revival building was the third capitol of the Kentucky. Restored to its American Civil War era, the building looked like in early 1850s. Tours offer opportunity to stand on the spot where Henry Clay and other legendary lawmakers rallied their colleagues. Two Museums to Go displays are currently on display in the Old State Capitol.
Liberty Hall is a historic house museum built in 1796-1800 by American Senator John Brown. The Federal-style architecture home is located west of downtown Frankfort. The two-story brick house today serve as a historic house museum. The site consists of two historic houses - Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House. The site also hosts events and programs throughout the year. Two tours per day available from Monday to Saturday.
Cove Spring Park features 240 acres of wetlands, streams, springs, waterfalls, forested ravines and other natural and historic attractions. The park offers many recreation activities including hiking, nature observation, environmental education, and picnicking. It features 3 miles of walking and hiking trails.
Kentucky Military History Museum preserve over 100 years history of Civil War-era. The Gothic Revival style building houses the exhibits Kentucky Military Treasures and George M. Chinn: Sights Set on Innovation, and 19th-century war records. Self guided tours available to explore the museum.
Kentucky Governor's Mansion located on the east lawn of the State Capitol grounds is a historic residence. Built in 1914, the governor's mansion was house for 26 Kentucky governors. The interior of the Mansion reflects French architecture of the Beaux-Arts period. Public tours of The Governor's Mansion are available every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Capital City Museum located in downtown features exhibits on first floor. Collection of the museum include local fire fighter and police department memorabilia, election memorabilia, furniture made in the Kentucky Penitentiary. The museum has large collection of Kentucky political memorabilia including scale model of Kentucky’s Capitol.
Frankfort Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery of Frankfort. The cemetery is the final resting place of 17 Kentucky governors and many other notable people. It features numerous monuments and memoria with State Mound featuring a Kentucky War Memorial in center. The cemetery overlooking the Kentucky River offers views of the Kentucky State Capitol, Kentucky Governor's Mansion, and downtown Frankfort.