16 Best Things to Do in Accra, Ghana

Discover the best things to do in Accra, Ghana! 🇬🇭 Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to explore deeper, this travel guide covers 16 must-see spots — from famous cultural landmarks to hidden gems that most tourists miss. Join me on a DIY city tour of Accra that includes: 🏛️ Makola Market – the heart of Accra’s bustling commerce 🖼️ National Museum of Ghana – a journey through Ghanaian history and art 🌿 Kwame Nkrumah Memorial & Independence Square – iconic national monuments 📚 W.E.B. Du Bois Library – an important site for African heritage and scholarship 🎭 National Cultural Center – home to traditional art, dance, and crafts Then we’ll explore beyond the city center to experience: 🌸 Aburi Botanical Gardens – lush beauty in the hills near Accra 🎨 Nkyinkyim Museum – Ghana’s most creative outdoor art experience 🏖️ Labadi Beach, Bojo Beach, and Kokrobite Beach – the best places to relax by the ocean 🏡 Big Milly’s Backyard – the ultimate beach hangout spot 🛍️ Accra Mall & Oxford Street – where locals and visitors shop, eat, and connect 🕌 National Mosque – a stunning architectural landmark and cultural symbol Accra is vibrant, historic, and full of surprises — and this list shows you exactly where to go and what to do for an unforgettable experience in Ghana’s capital city. 👉 If you enjoy travel guides like this, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT your favorite Accra spot! #AccraGhana #AccraTravelGuide #GhanaTravel #VisitGhana #ThingsToDoInAccra #AccraTour #AccraVlog #TravelAfrica #AccraBeaches #GhanaTourism #westafricatravel SUPPORT This Channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisgaltra2 THE EXPLORER'S NOOK I've been creating some really awesome Travel Guides, Quick-Fill Travel Journals, Regional Packing Lists and More. Find them here: https://theexplorersnook.etsy.com This is a segment from my big video, 47 Best Things to Do in Ghana. You can watch it here:    • The 47 BEST Things to Do in Ghana - I Went...   My Guides: Abdullah – Tamale and Northern Ghana WhatsApp +233 024 051 9181 Junior – Cape Coast and anywhere down South WhatsApp +233 024 473 6171 Emmanuel – Bonwire Kente Museum (he can ship kente cloth, too) WhatsApp +233 054 656 1310 Jamestown Walking Tour: https://jamestownwalkingtours.wordpre... Links from Video: Accra: An Opinionated City Guide by Trina Phillips: All Versions (+ FREE Ghana Packing List): https://www.teamhazardridesagain.com/... Mole National Park – Ultimate Guide:    • Walking Safari vs. Driving Safari: Which O...   Best Things to Do in Tamale, Ghana:    • 9 Absolute BEST Things to Do in Tamale, Gh...   Tamale’s National Cultural Center:    • Exploring Ghana's Coolest Art Market! Get ...   Northern Ghana Tour:    • Northern Ghana’s Hidden Gems: Bolgatanga, ...   Cape Coast and Elmina:    • 9 BEST Things to Do in Cape Coast and Elmi...   Pretending to Be a Tourist on Oxford Street in Accra, Ghana:    • Pretending to Be a Tourist on Oxford Stree...   Hidden Gems of Accra:    • Hidden Gems You Must Visit in Accra! Go Ghana   Teva Sandal Review:    • Best Travel Sandals? Teva Sandal Review of...   Complete Market Walks and Hikes (on my second channel): Tamale Central Market Walk:    • Market Walk Late on a Friday Afternoon in ...   Yellow-Yellow Ride in Tamale, Ghana:    • Yellow Yellow drive from Makro Mall to Vit...   Kumasi Central Market Walk:    • Kumasi Central Market walk in Ghana   Oxford Street Walk in Osu, Accra:    • Walking and shopping on Oxford Street in O...   Wli Waterfall Hike:    • Hike to Wli Falls, Volta Region, Ghana - H...   FULL Safari Walk at Mole National Park:    • ENTIRE SAFARI WALK at Mole National Park, ...   If you're visiting Ghana and would like me to do a private travel consultation, or even plan your whole itinerary, I can do that. Check out these links: Travel Planning Consultation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisgalt... Better Than a Guidebook - Talk to me in-depth about the places I've been: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisgalt... Itinerary Planning - Message me through link on About page #thisgaltravels #africatravelvlog #ghanatravelvlog

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