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River View Park is the perfect place to play, picnic, or just relax in Frankfort. It is situated on both sides of the Kentucky River and provides beautiful views of the water from many different angles. Guests can hike along the park’s trails, rent a kayak or canoe to take out on the water, and enjoy a picnic lunch at a shelter house overlooking the river.
The park also features 16 historical sites with information about prehistoric, Native American, and early settlers to the area. Guided tours are given seasonally, weather permitting.
404 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601
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