new capitol building

Sarahbelle341

Be sure to visit the scenic outlook for some great pictures with the dome in the background. The floral clock is pretty to see on the grounds of the capitol building. There are a lot of great photo opportunities and the landscaping is very well maintained.

robd

I like visiting state capitol buildings and I was within a short drive of Frankfort so I decided to visit. What a beautiful building! And, so visitor friendly. Everything was open for anyone to see. I felt completely comfortable walking around the building as everyone was friendly and helpful. Certainly worth seeing!

910paulg910

Have been in the capital builing many time,always see something different everytime I visit. Christmas time is a wonderful time to visit. Many statues and art work grace the interior of the building. Beautiful staircases and dome.

AndreaWM

The Frankfort state Capitol is a marvel of construction. The kids enjoy the stairs, rotunda, doll collection and statues. The space, materials and details are pretty spectacular. My grandmother has been to many many state capitols and still ranks Frankfort at or near the top. It's worth a stop inside. Don't miss the floral clock and grounds. Tulips in April are gorgeous too.

KansasMover

We did the self-guided tour which provided enough information for us. They close at 4 pm. Lots of beautiful marble and interesting little facts to watch for.

yaflincoln

Took a short self guided tour of the building which was absolutely beautiful. Lovely grounds and free parking are an added bonus. The staff were very welcoming and enjoyed having visitors to their beautiful Capitol building. Statues of famous historical figures, including Abe Lincoln and other items are on display. It is certainly worth a visit if you are in the area....

BurgessTeacher

A really interesting tour through the building. You get to see the chambers as well as the individual desks. There are lovely statues in the centre.

RTWtraveler213

Excellent opportunity to visit a government building. Easy, free parking on site. Beautiful inside and outside. Very polite, welcoming staff from security to visitor center employees. Truly a pleasure to visit. Statues of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and Henry Clay among other famous Kentuckians. Won't take a long time, but definitely worth a quick look. Outside gardens feature a floral clock and some fountains.

SubBill

It is a really nice building. Like all other Capitol Buildings, it has things about the State that you can only see there. We like to read the history on the plaques, and all the displays. If you are in the area, and are into this type of History, please visit, you will enjoy it.

KMK1992

My husband and I took a guided tour of the new capitol building in Frankfort, KY recently. What a gorgeous building!! The two stairways from the rotunda were beautiful. All the rooms that we saw were lovely with beautiful woodwork and marble. Everything was exquisite! And our tour guide was friendly, informative, and enthusiastic about her work. We also enjoyed seeing the floral clock located behind the building and across the street.

romadaro

I've visited most of the State Capitol's throughout the US but this is the first one I've seen that's in a residential neighborhood. But, like most, a very beautiful building.

mawdooms

This may have been the quickest tour I have ever taken of a Capitol. To me it just seemed like a big concrete building. The grounds look nice, but up close it looked like nothing had been landscaped or manicured for some time. Nothing really stuck out for me, not much reading. I'm sure it would have been better if we had a tour guide that could comment some of the history. We actually went to the Governor's Mansion first, only two of us. We went through both, the mansion and capitol, in 51 minutes. The best view is when we went to the grave site of Daniel Boone. Very nice view of the capitol.

Tim&Bill

We spent time touring the grounds (don't miss the floral clock ) and the capitol building itself. The inside is just as imporessive as the outside. Be aware, you will have to go through a security screening to gain entrance. Just be sure to empty your pockets of anything metal--the scanner will pick up everything, even the foil wrapper on a cigarette package.

DAR1776

The Capitol and grounds are beautiful. It is a quiet setting for a State Capitol. The murals are beautiful. Well worth the trip!

Frank3473

Our tour guide was personable and knowledgeble. Her passion for the state and its history definitely cam across.