Historic Accra
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
This is a top pick if you want Ghana’s story from the source. You get the mausoleum of Ghana’s first president, a revamped museum with photos and artifacts, plus calm gardens and fountains right in the centre of town.
Black Star Square (Independence Square)
Black Star Square is where you grab that big Black Star Gate photo and feel a bit of that independence pride. The space gets busy during parades and December shows, but even on a quiet afternoon it’s an easy stop to pair with Nkrumah Park.
Jamestown & Lighthouse
Jamestown shows you old Accra: fishing boats, boxing gyms, murals and red‑and‑white lighthouse views over the Atlantic. It’s best to walk with a local guide, explore the alleys and climb the lighthouse for a raw but beautiful coastal view.
Markets And Street Life
Makola Market
Makola is busy, loud and very real. You’ll find fabrics, spices, wigs, cooking wares and more, so it helps to go with someone who knows how to move through the crowd and bargain well.
Arts Centre (Centre for National Culture)
This is souvenir heaven: kente, beads, carvings, drums, paintings and stools in one space. You can watch artisans at work, hear live drumming and pick up gifts that actually feel Ghanaian.
Osu Oxford Street
Osu is Accra’s everyday hangout strip. By evening, you can walk from waakye or kebab spots to bars, dessert places and small shops, all on one long, bright street.
Beaches And Nightlife
Labadi Beach
Labadi is Accra’s classic beach: music, food, horses and crowds, especially on weekends. Go earlier in the day if you like it calm, or later if you’re chasing live bands, DJs and full December‑in‑Ghana energy.
Bojo / Coco Beach area
These beaches sit a little outside central Accra, so they feel more relaxed than Labadi. They are great for photos, group hangouts and a quick reset away from city traffic.
Rooftops, live bands and clubs
Skybar 25 gives you rooftop views and cocktails, while +233 Jazz Bar is known for live highlife, afrobeats and band nights. Meanwhile, spots like Bloom Bar, Front/Back and Polo Beach Club light up during December with parties, guest DJs and surprise performances.
How To Plan Your Accra Day
These stops alone can count as some of the best places to visit in Accra if it’s your first time. A simple plan is: history in the morning, market or Osu in the afternoon, then beach or rooftop at night.
If you’re coming for December in Ghana, pair this list with a Detty December or event guide so you know which days to slot in big festivals and beach parties. And if you prefer guided moves, Visit Ghana, Ghana Tourism Authority and tour platforms list ready‑made city tours you can just book and enjoy.
