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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22.3 Miles
96% 230 votes
Cemeteries 833 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Lexington Cemetery will be able to see that a cemetery can be landscaped in a beautiful and appealing way with many trees, shrubs, and flowers. Notable graves include Henry Clay, Adolph Rupp, and Elisha Warfield.
22.4 Miles
87% 447 votes
Breweries 401 Cross Street, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
A combination brewery and distillery, Alltech's Lexington Brewing Company makes a wide variety of beverages. It produces a line of craft beers as well as bourbons and other liquors, and welcomes visitors for tours.
22.4 Miles
87% 447 votes
Breweries 401 Cross Street, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
The award winning producer of beer and spirits, Alltech's Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is unique in that it is a 'brewstillery.' Taste your choice of 5 beers and 4 spirits as you tour the grounds.
22.6 Miles
96% 410 votes
Historic Homes 578 West Main St, Lexington, KY 40588 MoreLess Info
The former Kentucky home of President Abraham Lincoln has been preserved with several of her personal possessions available for viewing. The Mary Todd Lincoln House serves as a historical landmark with period furnishings and portraits from both the Lincoln and Todd families.
22.6 Miles
89% 88 votes
Specialty Shops 450 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 MoreLess Info
Famous Kentucky candy including Old Kentucky Bourbon Chocolates, Old Kentucky Derby Mints, Chocolate Thoroughbreds, and Old Fashioned Pulled Creams take center stage at Old Kentucky Chocolates. Tour groups are even allowed to tour the kitchen where these treats are made through a prescheduled tour appointment.
22.6 Miles
92% 100 votes
Breweries 436 Chair Ave, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
A leader in the beer revolution in Lexington, KY, Country Boy Brewing redefines beer and brewing. The owners use many local fruits, vegetables, and hops, making the unique beer great for the local economy as well.
22.6 Miles
99% 67 votes
Walking Trails 381 West Loudon Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508, Lexington, KY MoreLess Info
Twelve miles of walking and biking await across the Legacy Trail. Beginning on Lexington's east end with eight and a half miles of its length is fully paved to grant non motorized access, it is also host to public art exhibitions.
22.9 Miles
95% 154 votes
Breweries 501 West Sixth Street, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
West Sixth Brewing is a brewery that offers free hour-long tours on the weekends where patrons can browse the facility, learn about brewing and sample their flagship beers. Visitors can drink in their taproom, beer garden or patio.
23.0 Miles
82% 33 votes
Colleges & Universities Lexington, KY MoreLess Info
Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is a private university known for its extensive Greek life offerings, with over 70% of its students enrolled in a fraternity or sorority. The institution, whose name athletic rival is Centre College, features a library that was dedicated by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
23.1 Miles
100% 70 votes
Food Tours 141 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 MoreLess Info
As a culinary tour, Bleu Plate Tours takes visitors on a walking excursion to the major cultural eateries that the city has to offer. Each tour has at least six stops and provides samples of each cuisine.
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