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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Frankfort, Kentucky

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Grave of Daniel Boone

Frankfort, Kentucky

Grave of Daniel Boone

This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.

38.1938, -84.8661

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Kentucky Floral Clock

Frankfort, Kentucky

Kentucky Floral Clock

This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.

38.1860, -84.8764

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Castle Post

Versailles, Kentucky

Castle Post

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

38.0448, -84.6566

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15 MILEs FROM Frankfort

Lexington, Kentucky

Bondurant's Pharmacy

A pharmacy built in the shape of a mortar and pestle.

38.0478, -84.5496

20 MILEs FROM Frankfort

Dixie Cup Water Tower. (Creative Commons)

Lexington, Kentucky

Dixie Cup Water Tower

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.

38.0800, -84.5267

20 MILEs FROM Frankfort

Lexington, Kentucky

The Monroe Moosnick Medical and Science Museum

Outstanding collection of 19th century medical instruments includes a life-size figure cast from as many as 200 cadavers.

38.0527, -84.4940

23 MILEs FROM Frankfort

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