Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, Frankfort

Name: Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: 1305 Germany Rd, Frankfort, 40601-8257, United States
Telephone: +1 859-873-3271

#14 among attractions in Frankfort

Museum, Nature and wildlife, Park, Relax in park

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Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary (address: 1305 Germany Rd) is a place located in Frankfort (Kentucky state) and belongs to the category of museum, nature and wildlife, park.

It is situated at an altitude of 771 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 38°8'6"N latitude and 84°51'23"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial (monuments and statues, 76 min walk), Kentucky Horse Park (national park, 85 min walk), Kentucky Governor's Mansion (museum, 96 min walk).

Elevation: 771 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°8'6"N, 84°51'23"W

Address

1305 Germany RdFrankfort 40601-8257 United States

Contact

+1 859-873-3271

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Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Old Governor's Mansion, Confederate Monument in Frankfort.

3.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Frankfort
96 min walk • The Kentucky Governor's Mansion is a historic residence in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is located at the East lawn of the Capitol, at the end of Capital Avenue. On February 1, 1972, it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places.
2.9 miN
Monuments and statues, Memorial, Cemetery
Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Frankfort
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4.6 miN
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Old Governor's Mansion, Frankfort
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4.2 miN
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument in Frankfort, Frankfort
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4.1 miN
Scenic drives, Cemetery, Outdoor activities
Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort
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4.1 miNW
38°11'14"N • 84°53'27"W
Juniper Hill Golf Course, Frankfort
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Bridge
Singing Bridge, Frankfort
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4.1 miN
Memorial
Kentucky War Memorial, Frankfort
105 min walk • The Kentucky War Memorial is a memorial to Kentuckians who have died in all wars. On a high-point called the "State Mound" in Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky, the memorial consists of a 65-foot-tall monument erected in 1850, nine low stone monuments built in a semi-circle, and two low straight monuments.
4.5 miN
38°11'55"N • 84°52'33"W
Capital City Museum, Frankfort
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38°11'55"N • 84°49'45"W
Frankfort Peddler's Mall, Frankfort
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38°11'57"N • 84°52'29"W
Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort
116 min walk • Museum, History museum, Library