Things to do in Accra – the must see sites to tick off your buck list.

Accra is a vibrant and colourful city with many things to see and do and every day and week. We recommend for your bucket list the below 5 places are a must see and experience once in Accra
Top 5 things to see in Accra for your buck list
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
- Independence Square/Black Star Square (famous Black star momument)
- James Town Lighthouse
- Ussher Fort Museum
- Accra Arts Centre and market (artifacts, carvings and paintings
Historical locations which should be on your things to do in Ghana hit list
We recommend the following 5 historical sites to experience in Ghana
Must experience restaurants in Accra – 20 of the most exciting places to eat in Accra
Here are 5 places to eat in Accra we recommend
- Tatale – Vegan restaurant
- Kelewele House – East Legon (Street food)
- Rose Garden – Labone
- Bondai – Accra
- Kozo – Accra
Exciting things to do with children and the family – so no one will ever say they are bored
Sometimes can be hard to find activities to do dependent on the age of the children, but one thing is universal the older kids want more than the beach!
Where to watch local movies and blockbusters in Ghana- cinemas and multiplexes
Seeing a movie on the big screen in a lovely air conditioned theatre with hot popcorn. Now that is a the way to catch a movie.
Here are some places you can watch movies in Ghana
Unleash your eco tourist – explore national parks and see wildlife in the Bono region of Ghana
So you like to do things that are more in tune with nature then take a look at these 5 things that you can do in Ghana that allows you to explore nature in the Bono Region
- Bui National Park
- Boabeng Fiema and Duasidan Monkey Sanctuaries
- Nwoase Ostrich Farm
Take a walk along the Gambaga Escarpment and take amazing pictures of landscape of Ghana

Gambaga Escarpment forms the elevated northern boundary of the Volta River basin and the eastern section of the granite plateaus of Wa and Mamprusi.
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See the Mecca of the West at the Labaranga Mosque site in the Savannah region
The Labaranga Mosque is another place of great interest in the Savannah Region, being the oldest Mosque in the entire country of Ghana.

Restaurants in Kumasi that are well worth trying – it’s not all about local dishes
Finding a place to chop or should we say eat in Kumasi is not hard, but like most big cities finding and then making that final choice can be a difficult one.
Have a look at these 5 places to eat out at in Kumasi
Where the night life happens in Accra – most recommended night clubs to experience

Its the weekend and its time to party hard till the early hours, Ghana especially Accra is known for its night life. Here are just a few night clubs that are well worth a visit on a weekend
Luxury weekend for two or ultimate holiday experiences – take a look at some of the most luxurious resorts in Ghana

Ghana is full of hidden gems if you venture outside Accra you will be surprised how lush and green Ghana is. The luxury resorts are not only located along the coast but along the Lake Volta. Here are just five places to experience in Ghana

Author: The editor
Working with off site teams to create content and providing insights on all things Ghana related. Always keen to hear from people traveling to Ghana or living in Ghana. As there is so much to see and do and write about