Free & Cheap Things to Do in Frankfort, KY

  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Frankfort, Kentucky, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Bowling and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Frankfort Cemetery to Leslie Morris Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Frankfort and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lexington, Versailles, Georgetown and Lawrenceburg.
  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Frankfort, Kentucky, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Bowling and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Frankfort Cemetery to Leslie Morris Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Frankfort and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lexington, Versailles, Georgetown and Lawrenceburg.
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33.3 Miles
94% 50 votes
Botanical Gardens 6220 Old LaGrange Road, Crestwood, KY 40014 MoreLess Info
There are 11 gardens at the Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, including in here an arboretum, the vegetables garden, and the sunken garden. Programs are organized in here all around the year, such as the scavenger hunt, and the nature and garden backpack. A shop can be found on the site.
34.0 Miles
90% 140 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5888 Jacks Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40515 MoreLess Info
As a nature center, Raven Run Nature Sanctuary offers visitors interactive exhibits with reptiles, insects, and other creatures. A trail system starts at the center and extends out into the 734 acres of wilderness with over 600 species of plants.
34.3 Miles
85% 104 votes
Race Tracks 1 Speedway Drive, Sparta, KY 41086 MoreLess Info
A 1.5 mile-long tri-oval speedway, the Kentucky Speedway can welcome up to 107,000 people, and has camping sites, live entertainment, and other attractions.
35.0 Miles
100% 33 votes
Horseback Riding 1100 E. Hwy 524, LaGrange, KY 40031 MoreLess Info
Tap in to your inner equestrian at Little Big Horse Trails. The friendly horses and helpful staff will make you have the time of your life as you traipse through the scenic trails.
35.4 Miles
88% 107 votes
Baseball Fields 207 Legends Lane, Lexington, KY 40505 MoreLess Info
Whitaker Bank Ballpark is a 6,994-seat venue that serves as the home of the Lexington Legends of the South Atlantic League. The location also features a variety of special areas for guests to enjoy, including the Pepsi Party Deck and the Budweiser Stables.
35.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Camping Site 1200 Gwinn Island Road, Danville, KY 40422 MoreLess Info
Situated on the Dix River, Gwinn Island Resort offers cabins and campgrounds for fishing groups. Visitors can swim in the river or launch a boat from the resort's boat ramp.
36.0 Miles
75% 28 votes
Historic Sites 5079 Lincoln Park Road, Springfield, KY 40069 MoreLess Info
Covering 153 acres, the Lincoln Homestead State Park features the house where the president's mother lived, and also a replica of his father's 1782 cabin. A museum, a gift shop, a playground and other amenities are found also in here.
36.8 Miles
92% 131 votes
Go Karts 2520 Ampere Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 MoreLess Info
Faster and more technical than a typical outdoor go-kart track, Bluegrass Indoor Karting features daily Open Racing times for Adult karts, reaching speeds of up to 40 MPH, or Junior riders who travel up to 30 MPH.
37.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 1000 Cunningham Way, Danville, KY 40422 MoreLess Info
With numerous sports and recreational amenities, Millennium Park serves its community patrons. The park contains soccer fields, baseball complex, playground areas, trails with benches, modular skate park, dog park, and scenic Millennium Lake, where fishing is available.
38.1 Miles
90% 61 votes
Historic Sites 500 White Hall Shrine Road, Richmond, KY 40475 MoreLess Info
Built at the end of the 18th century and with enhanced with important additions in 1860, White Hall State Historic Site has almost 10,000 square feet and also some modern additions, such as central heating. It can be rented for special events, such as weddings.
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