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Frankfort is the capital of the U.S state of Kentucky. Gen. James Wilkinson who purchased this land in 1786 later came to known as the father of Frankfort. In 1792, Frankfort was chosen as the Kentucky's seat of government. The city, which grew considerably in 1960s with many high rising buildings, is now the county seat of Franklin County.
Area & Location: Lies in the Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky, the city is located at 38°11'50? Latitude North and 84°51'47? Longitude West. The city covers a total area of 38.9 sq. km with 38.2 sq. km of land and 0.7 sq. km of water. Around 27,741 people reside in the city with a density of 727.1per sq. km.
Tourist Attractions: Most of the city's attractions are of an historic nature. Tourists often visit the city.
Transportation: Louisville International Airport, the nearest airport to Frankfort serves the city. The Capitol City Airport is the small regional airport in the city. Frankfort Transit that provides bus service within the
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city helps people to travel to other regions of the city. Taxis and rental cars are the other forms of public transport in the city.
Hotels: Tourists who visit the city opt to spend their nights in Frankfort hotels where they can relax and enjoy to the maximum. Holiday Inn Frankfort - Capital Plaza, Hampton Inn Frankfort, Best Western Parkside Inn, Days Inn Frankfort, Fairfield Inn & Suites Frankfort, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frankfort and Super 8 Motel are the world -class hotels in the city.
Places of Attraction: Greek Revival- style Old State Capitol, the present State Capitol building, Liberty Hall- the site of two elegant 19th century homes, Kentucky Military History Museum that displays hand weapons and uniforms, the tomb of Daniel Boone and his wife and the factory of Rebecca-Ruth Candies the birth place of bourbon chocolates are the highlights of the city. Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Frankfort Cemetery, Kentucky History Center, Old Governor's Mansion, Greenhill Cemetery and the river such as Elkhorn Creek and Casey Creek are the important sites in Frankfort.
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