Free things to do · Accra
Free things to do in Accra
No-spend weekends in Accra — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
Editor's pickCurated by locals
Top spots in Accra
Aburi Botanical Gardens
OutdoorsAburi (45 min)
Cool 1890 gardens on the Akuapem ridge — hilltop pineapple bars.
Labadi Beach
OutdoorsLa
Sunday horseback rides, reggae bands and the city's busiest sand.
Jamestown & Lighthouse
CultureJamestown
Fishing harbour, colonial colonnades and the murals of Chale Wote festival.
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
CultureCentral Accra
Marble mausoleum and museum honouring Ghana's first president.
Makola Market
CultureCentral Accra
Sprawling open-air market — kente fabric, smoked fish, herbal medicine.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Jamestown & Lighthouse, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Labadi Beach. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Accra and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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