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Explore Accra

Beaches, landmarks, markets and museums across Greater Accra, and a ride to any of them.

Beaches

Labadi Beach

Accra

Accra's best-known beach, with live highlife at the weekend.

Landmarks

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Accra

The mausoleum and museum of Ghana's first president.

Landmarks

Black Star Square

Accra

Independence Square and the Black Star Gate.

Nightlife

Osu Oxford Street

Accra

Restaurants, bars and shopping along the busiest strip in Osu.

Shopping

Accra Mall

Accra

Ghana's flagship shopping mall at the Tetteh Quarshie interchange.

Markets

Makola Market

Accra

Central Accra's sprawling trading heart.

Parks & Nature

Aburi Botanical Gardens

Aburi

Cool hills, old trees and views over Accra.

Museums

National Museum of Ghana

Accra

Archaeology, ethnography and art from across Ghana.

Historical

Jamestown Lighthouse

Accra

Colonial lighthouse over the old fishing harbour.

Beaches

Bojo Beach

Accra

A quieter beach reached by a short boat crossing.

Parks & Nature

Legon Botanical Gardens

Accra

Canopy walk, paddle boats and picnic lawns.

Beaches

Kokrobite Beach

Accra

Drumming, dancing and surf west of the city.

Culture

W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre

Accra

The Pan-African scholar’s home, library and mausoleum.

Heritage

Jamestown

Accra

Boxing gyms, murals and the old town.

Culture

Accra Arts Centre

Accra

Crafts, carvings and textiles by the sea.

Nightlife

Polo Beach Club

Accra

Beachfront club and events venue.

Parks & Nature

Shai Hills Resource Reserve

Shai Hills

Baboons, antelope and caves an hour from Accra.

Entertainment

National Theatre of Ghana

Accra

Drama, dance and music in a landmark building.

Historical

Osu Castle

Accra

Christiansborg Castle, a former seat of government.

Beaches

La Pleasure Beach

Accra

A busy beach at La, popular at weekends.

Shopping

West Hills Mall

Accra

Large mall on the Winneba road.

Sports & Recreation

Accra Sports Stadium

Accra

The national stadium at Osu.

Parks & Nature

Achimota Forest

Accra

Green space and trails inside the city.

Landmarks

University of Ghana, Legon

Legon

Ghana’s oldest university and its landmark campus.