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The Largest Butterfly House In Kentucky Is A Magical Way To Spend An Afternoon

When you find yourself with a free afternoon in Kentucky, the options of things to do are endless. If you’re anywhere near Frankfort or happen to be planning a visit soon, be sure to add a stop to Wilson Nurseries to your list. It may seem odd to visit a garden center as an attraction, but here you’ll find the largest butterfly house in Kentucky. This hidden gem is a magical way to spend an afternoon and the greenhouse, as well as the on-site restaurant, are also wonderful places to experience.

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Wilson Nurseries is a local, family-owned garden center with locations in Frankfort and Lexington.
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The Frankfort location has many things to offer both locals and visitors to the area with a few hidden gems on its property. If you love plants, landscape items, butterflies, and great food, consider a stop here.
Of course, the nursery offers all of your gardening needs and some of the most beautiful and unique plants you'll find anywhere.
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Frequent visitors rave about the quality of the plants, the lovely atmosphere, and the friendly service. But even if you're not in the market for new flowers, Wilson Nurseries in Frankfort has something for you.
The property also includes a Butterfly Greenhouse, which is typically open to the public from June through October.
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The Butterfly Greenhouse includes 3,000 sq. ft. of habitat for thousands of native butterflies to call home. Tickets can be purchased for the Butterfly Greenhouse online. Be sure to check the official Wilson Nurseries website for current prices and hours.
Within the greenhouse, you'll find a wide variety of beautiful butterflies, all of which are native to Kentucky.
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With over 100 varieties of plants inside the greenhouse, the butterflies have a beautiful place to call home.
This special Kentucky butterfly house is home to over a dozen species of butterflies.
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It's a magical place to spend the afternoon that all ages will enjoy. It's a slice of Kentucky's natural beauty, recreated in a space everyone can enjoy.
Wilson Nurseries also hosts many events throughout the seasons, which are worthy of checking out.
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For more butterfly fun, visit for their butterfly release gatherings. You can see all of the upcoming events here.
In addition to The Butterfly Greenhouse, the nursery has a delicious surprise, as well.
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Sage Garden Cafe is a lovely breakfast and lunch spot that's open seven days a week. The menu offers fresh and local meals in a relaxed atmosphere. Include a meal here in your visit and learn more about it here.
Summer isn't the only season that shines at Wilson Nurseries.
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Visit in the summer for the butterflies but then return in the winter to stock up on all of your holiday decor needs. This nursery and butterfly house in Kentucky are magical all year long and the perfect excuse to head to Frankfort for an afternoon.

There are many magical ways to spend an afternoon in our state, including a trip to the largest butterfly house in Kentucky. Wilson Nurseries is a great resource for locals, but visitors will also love the butterflies, beautiful atmosphere, and delicious restaurant, all in one place. Have you been to this charming butterfly house in Kentucky? Share your experience with us in the comments!

For more information on the Butterfly Greenhouse and Wilson Nurseries, visit its website and follow along on Facebook. The Butterfly Greenhouse is open June through September, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

And for another unique greenhouse destination in Kentucky, check out our previous article about Kentucky Native Cafe, a one-of-a-kind greenhouse restaurant.

Address: 3690 East-West Connector, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
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April 22, 2021
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Address: 3690 East-West Connector, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA