TOURIST ATTRACTIONS!
Greater Accra Region is the smallest, yet the most densely populated region in Ghana . It has Accra as the gateway and capital city of the entire country. The region has a number of spectacular tourist attractions. The main ones include the following:
Accra Metropolis (Kwame Nkrumah-Mausoleum)
 
There is a life size effigy of the late Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of the Republic of Ghana . The effigy is positioned at the exact sport he stood to declare the independence of Ghana on the night of March 6, 19 57. There is a huge mausoleum housing the mortal remains of the “African of the First Millennium”. Visitors pay an entrance fee to be conducted round the garden and to visit a special museum where items used by the late Pan-Africanist extra-ordinaire are on display.
National Museum
The National Museum , the biggest of its kind in Ghana , is located on Bames Road not far from Accra Workers College . The museum houses a fascinating collection of a wide range of Ghana 's archaeological and historical treasures. The museum also has on display art objects from other countries in the West African Sub-Region. It is open to the public all week long. Entrance fee is normally charged.
The Independence Square
Formally known as the Black Star Square , this square, located at the Beach front of the Ministries Area, is the foremost venue for several national and international celebrations. It has a prominent landmark- the independence Arch to commemorate Ghana 's Independence from Gt. Britain in 1957 and a memorial to the Unknown Soldier. This Square is open to the general public throughout the week.
Accra International Conference Centre
This 1,600 seated plenary hall is the most important and the biggest conference centre of its kind in Ghana . Several national and international conferences are held here.
The National Theatre
  
This unique architectural masterpiece of extra-ordinary scenic beauty encompasses National Centre for Performing Arts. It is usually busy on week-ends where concerts, drama & theatre shows, choreographies and other stress relieving stage craft are perform to entertain people of all walks of life.
Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Affairs
This centre of excellence was devoted to the late Dr. W.B. Du Bois, a noted Pan-African who was invited by the first Ghanaian President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah to help develop the “Encyclopedia Africana Project”. Dr. Du Bois stayed and died in the very house and his body was re-buried a few years ago at Cantonments, not far from El-Walk Stadium. The centre has become the place for all Africans and Blacks in the Diaspora to visit on pilgrimage. The centre of excellence houses a wide range of books, manuscripts and other scholarly works of the late eminent Doctor. The centre is normally opened throughout the week.
George Padmore Research Library
 Located very near the Ridge Circle is a small yet well stocked research library devoted mainly to African-American Studies. It was named after George Padmore a prominent Pan-African. The library was set up as a charity in 1991 by a group of writers, educators, cultural, political and social activists associated with New Beacon Books Ltd. (a specialist bookshop, international book service and publishing house based in Fins bury Park, London) with the following key aims and objectives:
- To establish a library, educational resource and research centre that will allow the materials housed at the GPI to be available for use by
interested individuals and groups.
- To organize educational and cultural activities, including conferences, courses, seminars, talks and readings.
- To publish materials relating to the history, culture and politics of the Caribbean, African and Asian Diaspora, focusing particularly on the history and life experiences of black people in Britain and Europe .
The Castle Osu
  
Formally known as Christiansburg, built in 1659, and has become the seat of government since the 1920s. It is also the official residence of the President of Ghana. It is not normally open to the general public. Visits must be pre-arranged with the State Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Accra Zoo
  
The Accra Zoo located behind the Flagstaff House used to be the private Zoo of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana. It has a wide range of collections from all the three ecosystems of Ghana ; the forest zone, the savannah zone and semi-deciduous forest zone as far as flora and fauna are concerned.
Centre for National Culture
 
Formally known as the Arts Centre, is located just a few steps from the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. This place is the heart beat of Ghana 's arts and crafts. Several shops place on display for sale works of art and culture. This exceptional bazaar has a wide range of artifacts as well as souvenirs. It is opened daily throughout the year for foreigners and tourist in search of real Ghanaian crafts, works of art and culture, be it Kente fabrics, Adinkra, carvings et cetera.
  
Stalls in Accra and of course the most popular is the Makola, Adabraka and Mallam - Atta Market. Several articles of trade are put on display from the most basic to the most sophisticated. At the market, one needs to bargain – a tradition that dates back to the beginning of history.
Shai Hills Resource Reserve
Shai Hills Resource Reserve is a serene and interesting archaeological site and is located in north –east of Accra . It has a number of animals including Baboons, Monkeys, Snakes, Bush Bucks and several types of Birds. The reserve is opened throughout the week. Tour to the reserve is not free a token is taken from the tourist before is being allowed to explore the reserve.
Ada
   
Ada is located some 120 km east of Accra. It is an area of extra-ordinary scenic beauty. The Volta River enters the sea at Azizanya. The coconut cladded sandy beach drenched in brilliant sunshine of Azizanya is the home of several sea turtles-Leatherback, Olive Ridley and Green Turtle. The area is also popular for its Ramsa site where several bird species roost, breed, feed and rest on their journey from the south to the North Polar Regions . The estuary and the sea with the adjoining Angaw Lagoon have several species of fishes ranging from the brackish water tilapia in the lagoon and estuaries to tarpons in the estuary proper and thence to loud-mouthed bass, barracuda, several shark species to crustaceans as crabs, squids, clams and others such as bottle-nosed whales, et cetera.
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