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Things to see in Accra (Ghana): 25 places and when to go
Accra is a major city in Ghana with around 2,121,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), Temples (5), Museums and art (4). The best known are National Museum of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Ghana National Mosque. The best time to come is November to January; also possible: February to April and August to October. There are about 12 h 19 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ghana · 5.552, -0.2187
- Population
- About 2,121,000
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (6) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (4) · History (3) · Beaches (3) · Stargazing (2)
- Best time
- November to January.
- Also possible
- February to April and August to October.
- Nearest airport
- ACC Accra, 8.2 km as the crow flies
What to see in Accra
The places in and around Accra, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- National Museum of GhanaMaterial cultural heritage site in Ghana1.7 km
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial ParkLocation of Kwame Nkrumah's tomb2.0 km
- Ghana National MosqueMosque in Ghana5.4 km
- Fort James, GhanaMaterial cultural heritage site in Ghana2.2 km
- Accra Ghana TempleBuilding in Ghana3.3 km
- Holy Trinity CathedralBuilding in Ghana1.8 km
- Fort AugustaborgFormer Danish fort in Ghana13 km
- Jamestown LighthouseLighthouse in Accra, Ghana2.2 km
- Makola MarketMarket place in Accra, Ghana1.4 km
- Ghana Satellite Earth StationLargest satellite station in Ghana24 km
- Hindu Monastery of AfricaHindu Monastery in Ghana6.0 km
- Kaneshie marketMarket in Accra, Ghana2.5 km
- Action Chapel InternationalChurch in Accra, Ghana10 km
- Kwame Nkrumah InterchangeInterchange in Ghana2.0 km
- Ghana PlanetariumBuilding in Ghana4.5 km
- Accra Brewery LimitedManufacturers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages9.2 km
- Despite Automobile MuseumMuseum13 km
- Dizzy Lizzie's Beach ResortBeaches18 km
- Drums N Barrels Beach and sports ResortBeaches15 km
- Drums N Barrels ResortBeaches15 km
- Guinness Ghana BreweriesGhanaian brewery9.1 km
- Gye NyameHot spring bath1.9 km
- Kantamanto MarketMarket area in Accra, Ghana677 m
- SouthAfrica WinesWinery4.2 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Untamed Empire
When to go to Accra
The best time to visit Accra is November to January; also possible: February to April and August to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:43
- FebPossible11:49
- MarPossible11:58
- AprPossible12:07
- MayBetter not12:15
- JunBetter not12:19
- JulBetter not12:18
- AugPossible12:11
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:52
- NovBest time11:45
- DecBest time11:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 19 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to Ghana in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Accra
The nearest main airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC, Accra), 8.2 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ghana (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
And all of Ghana, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Accra?
The best known: National Museum of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Ghana National Mosque, Fort James, Ghana, Accra Ghana Temple. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
November to January; also possible: February to April and August to October. There are about 12 h 19 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Accra?
The nearest main airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), 8.2 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Accra as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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