Most people don’t think of vacationing in Ghana. When traveling across the ocean or abroad, the popular vacation spots include Paris, London, maybe even a little further to China or Japan. While these are interesting travel spots, they are also tourist hubs, noted for crowds and waiting in long lines to see the sites. Perhaps in planning your next vacation, you might consider Ghana, a country located in West Africa, with so much to see and do, your vacation will be anything but dull and boring.
If it is the night life you like, fine dining and then some entertainment, Accra is the place for you. There are numerous pubs and restaurants, catering to everything from garage tunes to jazz, with karaoke for those who wish to partake, as well as a Mexican restaurant and Irish and German pubs.
For your sightseeing pleasure, just 14 kilometers north of Accra is the University of Ghana, a tribute to Japanese art. Accra is also home to The National Museum, where you can learn all about the history of Ghana, see displays of ancient relics and traditional art. The Centre for National Arts and Culture was once for popular as an entertainment center. Today however, it is the home to Accra’s Handicraft Market, one of the major attractions of Accra and a tourist’s delight. People go there to buy and sell crafts and it has become the largest market for handicrafts in the country. Items are brought in from other parts of the country. There are wood carvings, jewelry, antiques, painted ivory and even home made instruments, all for sale. Tourists often buy their souvenirs here and send things back to their own country for friends and relatives.
Accra is just one of the many interesting attractions of Ghana. Just something to consider when planning your next vacation.
