chandler ridge

Capital Plaza Hotel

Hampton Inn and Suites

Meek House Bed and Breakfast

The Meeting House Bed and Breakfast

Downtown Frankfort Restaurants

there are several locally owned restaurants in downtown Frankfort. Click on the link for the complete listing. We personally like Buddy's Pizza and Nema's Grille. Nate used to work at Serafini--good food, but pricier.

Lynn's Paradise Cafe

Quirky and Kitsches with a modified southern menu. mmmm....banana pudding

Vietnam Kitchen

good, cheap, hot Vietnamese food.Next door do an awesome ethnic grocery store "Valu Markt" which serves the neighborhood's fluctuating immigrant population.

West Side Restaurants

for a list of restaurants close to the hotel, click on the link here. There are mainly chain restaurants like Chili's and Applebee's, but within walking distance.

Bardstown Road District

shopping, eating, lounging--you name it, the hip do it on Bardstown Road. Local artisan galleries, independent restaurants, music stores, clothing et.... website listed for local music store

Hamburg Pavilion

Shopping in Lexington. If you are looking for the local shopping district, hit the Hamburg Pavilion for all of your favorite chain apparel, housewares, bookstores and restaurants.

Kentucky Historical Society

Not only does Sarah work here, it is a nice place to visit for families, kids, or history buffs. Two exhibit spaces and Saturday children's activities. You can also tour the Old State Capital or the Military History Museum

The Dame

independent theater in Lexington. Live entertainment, local and national acts. check out the website for calendar of events

Broad Run Vineyards and Winery

Kentucky vineyard

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Frankfort distillery-distills Blanton's for those fans out there. They also make their own vodka. Tours include samples and are offered daily. For Kentucky Bourbon Trail information visit: http://www.kybourbon.com/english/pages/trail.html

canoe kentucky

kayaking or canoeing down the Forks of Elkhorn. rent gear and take a trip at your own pace. If we have had a rainy season, consider taking this side trip. Beautiful scenery!

Chrisman Mill Vineyards and Winery

Lexington Vineyard and Winery

Churchill Downs

The home of the Kentucky Derby. While the Derby takes place the first weekend in May, the racing season should still be going on during the end of May. Check the website for race schedules.

Equusrun Vineyars

Kentucky Vinyard. Midway is gorgeous, check it out.