Guidebook for Versailles/Frankfort
Food Scene
Awesome drive on Old Frankfort Pike, a scenic byway... Great food from Chef Ouita Michel
66 locals recommend
Wallace Station Deli and Bakery
3854 Old Frankfort PikeAwesome drive on Old Frankfort Pike, a scenic byway... Great food from Chef Ouita Michel
Also owned by Chef Ouita Michel, supplies the breads for all of her restaurants. Try the country ham and cheddar scone!
6 locals recommend
The Midway Bakery
510 S Winter StAlso owned by Chef Ouita Michel, supplies the breads for all of her restaurants. Try the country ham and cheddar scone!
One of Kentucky's best restaurants, and our favorite local gourmet restaurant, in beautiful Midway. Ride over on Old Frankfort Pike, you're in for a treat! Tell Mark or Cameron we sent you!
30 locals recommend
Heirloom Restaurant
125 E Main StOne of Kentucky's best restaurants, and our favorite local gourmet restaurant, in beautiful Midway. Ride over on Old Frankfort Pike, you're in for a treat! Tell Mark or Cameron we sent you!
Midway's restaurants are outstanding! The same chef here as Heirloom, this one has an Italian twist and is more budget-friendly. Try the mussels and calamari....
7 locals recommend
Mezzo Italian Cafe and Provisions
131 E Main StMidway's restaurants are outstanding! The same chef here as Heirloom, this one has an Italian twist and is more budget-friendly. Try the mussels and calamari....
A really good nearby Mexican restaurant.... convenient and nice decor
Miguel's Restaurante - U.S. & Mexico's Best
1530 Versailles RdA really good nearby Mexican restaurant.... convenient and nice decor
La Fiesta Grande Restaurant
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Frankfort, but most are good...
Especially good for breakfast if you're feeling really hungry! (Food served all day)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
161 Bizzack BlvdEspecially good for breakfast if you're feeling really hungry! (Food served all day)
Great for special occasions, owned by one of the finest chefs in Kentucky, Ouita Michel!
26 locals recommend
Holly Hill Inn
426 N Winter StGreat for special occasions, owned by one of the finest chefs in Kentucky, Ouita Michel!
Wildside Winery
5500 Troy PikeTry the bourbon-barrel aged wine!
LongHorn Steakhouse
101 Westridge DriveA very reliable steakhouse in the area.... love the ribeye!
Our favorite place in Lexington to celebrate a special occasion, the sushi is absolutely the BEST.
Tachibana Japanese Restaurant
785 Newtown CtOur favorite place in Lexington to celebrate a special occasion, the sushi is absolutely the BEST.
Starbucks
100 Jett DrYou never know when you might need a Starbucks, right?
Cattleman's Roadhouse
151 Jett BoulevardNot our favorite steak, but it's close and the salad bar is great!
Owned by the same chef as Holly Hill Inn, this place is a treat if you're on the far side of Lexington. Great food, lovely scenery!
55 locals recommend
Windy Corner Market
4595 Bryan Station RdOwned by the same chef as Holly Hill Inn, this place is a treat if you're on the far side of Lexington. Great food, lovely scenery!
Hands-down one of THE best seafood and steak restaurants in the area.
95 locals recommend
Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StHands-down one of THE best seafood and steak restaurants in the area.
Coles 735 Main
735 E Main StAwesome food, special occasion kind of place in Lexington
One of our favorite restaurants for anniversaries, birthdays, etc.....
34 locals recommend
The Blue Heron Steakhouse
185 Jefferson StreetOne of our favorite restaurants for anniversaries, birthdays, etc.....
Sooooo good, unique small plates, wood-fired, excellent cocktails. You will need a reservation (they're on Open Table).
31 locals recommend
middle fork kitchen bar
1224 Manchester StSooooo good, unique small plates, wood-fired, excellent cocktails. You will need a reservation (they're on Open Table).
The coolest (and closest) restaurant around, with modern-Southern appetizers, huge bar selection (local bourbons, craft beers and wine) and great entrees from burgers to fish. Hours 11 am to 10 pm Wed-Sunday (lunch only M-Tues). Tell them we sent you!
34 locals recommend
The Stave
5711 McCracken PikeThe coolest (and closest) restaurant around, with modern-Southern appetizers, huge bar selection (local bourbons, craft beers and wine) and great entrees from burgers to fish. Hours 11 am to 10 pm Wed-Sunday (lunch only M-Tues). Tell them we sent you!
Vineyard, winery, cafe and music venue! Very close and a lovely drive! Check their hours online before going.
6 locals recommend
Prodigy Vineyards & Winery
4686 Versailles RdVineyard, winery, cafe and music venue! Very close and a lovely drive! Check their hours online before going.
For whatever reason, Frankfort has a lot of good Mexican restaurants! This is my favorite, Paul's is La Fiesta Grande, all are good! We always have super service here, and it's not far.
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
105 Brighton Park BlvdFor whatever reason, Frankfort has a lot of good Mexican restaurants! This is my favorite, Paul's is La Fiesta Grande, all are good! We always have super service here, and it's not far.
Sightseeing
This is a newly-renovated bourbon distillery that will be re-opening in the fall of 2017. They are already storing bourbon, and are also be making gin and vodka. Beautiful grounds landscaped by Jon Carloftis, pretty drive. A Restoration Tour is currently available, be sure to call ahead.
76 locals recommend
Castle & Key Distillery
4445 McCracken PikeThis is a newly-renovated bourbon distillery that will be re-opening in the fall of 2017. They are already storing bourbon, and are also be making gin and vodka. Beautiful grounds landscaped by Jon Carloftis, pretty drive. A Restoration Tour is currently available, be sure to call ahead.
One of the most popular and historic distilleries to tour on the Bourbon Trail, and only a little over 5 minutes away! Beautiful and interesting.... Buy a personalized bottle....
221 locals recommend
Woodford Reserve Distillery
7785 McCracken PikeOne of the most popular and historic distilleries to tour on the Bourbon Trail, and only a little over 5 minutes away! Beautiful and interesting.... Buy a personalized bottle....
Home of 2016 Triple Crown Winning Thoroughbred, American Pharaoh! Tours are available daily through Horse Country Tours.
8 locals recommend
Coolmore
5095 Frankfort RdHome of 2016 Triple Crown Winning Thoroughbred, American Pharaoh! Tours are available daily through Horse Country Tours.
Beautiful and Iconic, especially when the flowers are blooming in the spring, or during Derby Weekend for the annual Governor's Breakfast.
21 locals recommend
Kentucky State Capitol
700 Capital AveBeautiful and Iconic, especially when the flowers are blooming in the spring, or during Derby Weekend for the annual Governor's Breakfast.
Another beautiful stop on the Bourbon Trail, and also very close! If you go from here, take Steele Rd. for a pretty drive!
84 locals recommend
Wild Turkey Distillery
1525 Versailles RdAnother beautiful stop on the Bourbon Trail, and also very close! If you go from here, take Steele Rd. for a pretty drive!
You don't have to be a horse lover to appreciate this beautiful park and museum. Events happen every single weekend year-round, check out their website!
329 locals recommend
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyYou don't have to be a horse lover to appreciate this beautiful park and museum. Events happen every single weekend year-round, check out their website!
Such an interesting and beautiful place, and a lovely drive to get there.... Amazing gift shop, too!
92 locals recommend
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington RdSuch an interesting and beautiful place, and a lovely drive to get there.... Amazing gift shop, too!
Amazing distillery, beautiful grounds. Christmas decorations are gorgeous during the season!
166 locals recommend
Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo TrceAmazing distillery, beautiful grounds. Christmas decorations are gorgeous during the season!
Directly across the river from our farm! It's a long way around there, but they do have some good wine.....
18 locals recommend
Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winer
1180 Lanes Mill RdDirectly across the river from our farm! It's a long way around there, but they do have some good wine.....
Old Fort Harrod State Park
100 S College StAn interesting place to take kids....
A breathtaking drive from Lexington to the farm, with horse farms as far as you can see for miles! Scenic byway....
Old Frankfort Pike
Old Frankfort PikeA breathtaking drive from Lexington to the farm, with horse farms as far as you can see for miles! Scenic byway....
Honestly, we've never toured this but others that love history find it really interesting!
Jack Jouett House Historic Site
255 Craigs Creek RdHonestly, we've never toured this but others that love history find it really interesting!
We've had guests visit and they have found it interesting and inspiring.
274 locals recommend
Ark Encounter
1 Ark Encounter DrWe've had guests visit and they have found it interesting and inspiring.
Creation Museum
2800 Bullittsburg Church RdLouisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StA retirement home for famous Thoroughbred stallions, really neat!
48 locals recommend
Old Friends Farm
1841 Paynes Depot RdA retirement home for famous Thoroughbred stallions, really neat!
Civil War battle site, very interesting. Live re-enactment in the fall each year.
20 locals recommend
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
1825 Battlefield RdCivil War battle site, very interesting. Live re-enactment in the fall each year.
Tours of this huge, beautiful private horse farm are available through VisitHorseCountry.com, or just drive down scenic Pisgah Pike. One of the most popular tours in the area!
7 locals recommend
WinStar Farm
3001 Pisgah PikeTours of this huge, beautiful private horse farm are available through VisitHorseCountry.com, or just drive down scenic Pisgah Pike. One of the most popular tours in the area!
Parks & Nature
Previously owned by the Audubon Society, Buckley has a small nature center and pretty trails. Just a few miles from the farm!
6 locals recommend
Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary & Audobon Center
1305 Germany RdPreviously owned by the Audubon Society, Buckley has a small nature center and pretty trails. Just a few miles from the farm!
Life Adventure Center
570 Milner RdRugged and beautiful, and not that far away! Paul likes going in the direction of the Nada Tunnel (turn left off the Slide exit, buy a map at the BP station)....
185 locals recommend
Red River Gorge
Rugged and beautiful, and not that far away! Paul likes going in the direction of the Nada Tunnel (turn left off the Slide exit, buy a map at the BP station)....
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
2135 Natural Bridge RdGreat cabins, fabulous trails and a nice lodge.
Awesome canoe livery with several lengths of trips on the beautiful Elkhorn Creek, one of the best smallmouth bass fishing streams in the US!
23 locals recommend
Canoe Kentucky
7323 Peaks Mill RdAwesome canoe livery with several lengths of trips on the beautiful Elkhorn Creek, one of the best smallmouth bass fishing streams in the US!
Beautiful park with huge waterfall, known as one of only two in the world to have a "moon bow" during the full moon!
75 locals recommend
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
7351 Kentucky 90Beautiful park with huge waterfall, known as one of only two in the world to have a "moon bow" during the full moon!
Drinks & Nightlife
In downtown Frankfort. A great selection of wines, we enjoy having a salad or cheese plate along with wine tastings or specials.
11 locals recommend
Capital Cellars
227 W Broadway StIn downtown Frankfort. A great selection of wines, we enjoy having a salad or cheese plate along with wine tastings or specials.
Excellent wines, a great tasting room. Many events and concerts throughout the year!
36 locals recommend
Equus Run Vineyards
1280 Moores Mill RdExcellent wines, a great tasting room. Many events and concerts throughout the year!
Known for their diverse and delicious burgers, their chef is creative and consistent and there are always tons of specials, interesting appetizers, etc. We have always been pleased!
22 locals recommend
Bourbon On Main
103 W Main StKnown for their diverse and delicious burgers, their chef is creative and consistent and there are always tons of specials, interesting appetizers, etc. We have always been pleased!
Paul's favorite local brewery, you can find their beers at some other local restaurants! (Shotgun Wedding and Cougar Bait are our favorites).... They have a new, bigger location now in Georgetown!
68 locals recommend
Country Boy Brewing
436 Chair AvePaul's favorite local brewery, you can find their beers at some other local restaurants! (Shotgun Wedding and Cougar Bait are our favorites).... They have a new, bigger location now in Georgetown!
Great beer, and the restaurant alongside, Smithtown Seafood is excellent!
152 locals recommend
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StGreat beer, and the restaurant alongside, Smithtown Seafood is excellent!
Restaurant with great bar food, including locally-sourced beef and vegetables, as well as an excellent selection of beers on tap. Our guests have always enjoyed this place!
8 locals recommend
Versailles Brewing Company
513 Marsailles RdRestaurant with great bar food, including locally-sourced beef and vegetables, as well as an excellent selection of beers on tap. Our guests have always enjoyed this place!
Amsden Bourbon Bar
106 Court StGREAT cocktails in cute downtown Versailles
Arts & Culture
Kentucky History Museum
100 W Broadway StLexington Opera House
401 W Short StPlays, ballet and concerts- check website to see what's on!
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StBroadway shows, concerts, etc.
Shopping
Handmade items from over 80 artists, most from Kentucky! (I sell some of my artwork and photography there :)
Damselfly Galleries
126 E Main StHandmade items from over 80 artists, most from Kentucky! (I sell some of my artwork and photography there :)
Completely Kentucky
237 W Broadway StBeautiful handmade items and wonderful souvenirs!
The largest mall in Kentucky! (Located on high-retail Nicholasville Rd. in Lexington)
56 locals recommend
Fayette Mall station
The largest mall in Kentucky! (Located on high-retail Nicholasville Rd. in Lexington)
Beautiful handmade Kentucky crafts, souvenirs, a small museum
39 locals recommend
Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
200 Artisan WayBeautiful handmade Kentucky crafts, souvenirs, a small museum
Midway is a darling town with an active train track going down the middle of flower-lined Railroad street. Some of the state's best restaurants are there (Holly Hill Inn, Heirloom and others), and there are quite a few cute shops including clothing boutiques, a soda fountain/pharmacy, home decor and more. We especially like Damselfly Gallery :)
38 locals recommend
Midway
Midway is a darling town with an active train track going down the middle of flower-lined Railroad street. Some of the state's best restaurants are there (Holly Hill Inn, Heirloom and others), and there are quite a few cute shops including clothing boutiques, a soda fountain/pharmacy, home decor and more. We especially like Damselfly Gallery :)
Essentials
Kroger Way
Kroger WayThe largest grocery in Kentucky, and one of the largest in the country!
Cornerstone Pharmacy
100 S Main StA great pharmacy with an old-fashioned soda fountain and lunch!
Kroger
300 Brighton Park BlvdWe prefer the Versailles Kroger, but will go here if we're already going this way!