Shiela Brown's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ghana’s Cape Coast Castle is one of the oldest historical sites on the country’s southern coast. Today, it has evolved into one of Ghana’s most popular tourist hubs and everyone wants to go.
Between influencers and celebrities like Michael Jai White, Anthony Anderson, Steve Harvey, RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey, President Barack Obama, and first lady Michelle Obama, the Year of the Return campaign saw an influx of frequent travelers and tourists returning Africa and reconnecting with their ancestral roots. 2019 alone brought in 200,000 visitors and a $1.9 billion boost to Ghana’s economy.
Thousands of guests are accompanied on a tour of Ghanaian culture and the slave castles during their annual events. Guests are able to view the cannons, tour the Dalzel Tower, and journey inside dark dungeons where slaves were held. Thousands took their last steps through the Door of No Return, one of the most known parts of the Cape Coast Castle, before being led onto ships during the Middle Passage.
Although it’s a beautiful sight to see, the historical and cultural impact of the castle’s history is inevitable.
The Year of Return marked the 400-year anniversary of the birth of the American slave trade, where enslaved Africans were brought to Virginia. Millions of Africans were captured on ships and sold as slaves to the Caribbean, South America, and the U.S., amongst other countries. The Elmina fort was the first European safehouse built by the Portuguese in 1482, according to Face to Face Africa.
As the slave economy grew, and more forts were built over the years, the property was seized back and forth between various European countries before the British obtained possession in 1664 and named it “Cape Coast Castle.”
65 locals recommend
Elmina Castle
Ghana’s Cape Coast Castle is one of the oldest historical sites on the country’s southern coast. Today, it has evolved into one of Ghana’s most popular tourist hubs and everyone wants to go.
Between influencers and celebrities like Michael Jai White, Anthony Anderson, Steve Harvey, RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey, President Barack Obama, and first lady Michelle Obama, the Year of the Return campaign saw an influx of frequent travelers and tourists returning Africa and reconnecting with their ancestral roots. 2019 alone brought in 200,000 visitors and a $1.9 billion boost to Ghana’s economy.
Thousands of guests are accompanied on a tour of Ghanaian culture and the slave castles during their annual events. Guests are able to view the cannons, tour the Dalzel Tower, and journey inside dark dungeons where slaves were held. Thousands took their last steps through the Door of No Return, one of the most known parts of the Cape Coast Castle, before being led onto ships during the Middle Passage.
Although it’s a beautiful sight to see, the historical and cultural impact of the castle’s history is inevitable.
The Year of Return marked the 400-year anniversary of the birth of the American slave trade, where enslaved Africans were brought to Virginia. Millions of Africans were captured on ships and sold as slaves to the Caribbean, South America, and the U.S., amongst other countries. The Elmina fort was the first European safehouse built by the Portuguese in 1482, according to Face to Face Africa.
As the slave economy grew, and more forts were built over the years, the property was seized back and forth between various European countries before the British obtained possession in 1664 and named it “Cape Coast Castle.”
Visit Aburi botanical garden for picnics, photo shoots, sightseeing, water falls ect!
71 locals recommend
Aburi Botanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens AvenueVisit Aburi botanical garden for picnics, photo shoots, sightseeing, water falls ect!
Discover a variety of wildlife species at the Shai Hills resource.
10 locals recommend
Shai Hills Resource Reserve
Discover a variety of wildlife species at the Shai Hills resource.
It is the spot where Nkrumah made the declaration of Ghana's independence. On the premises is a museum that has on display objects from various stages of his life.[5] The building is meant to represent an upside down sword, which in Akan culture is a symbol of peace.[6] The mausoleum is clad from top to bottom with Italian marble, with a black star at its apex to symbolize unity. The interior boasts marble flooring and a mini mastaba looking marble grave marker, surrounded by river-washed rocks. A skylight at the top in the mausoleum illuminates the grave. The mausoleum is surrounded by water, a symbol of life.[2]
100 locals recommend
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
It is the spot where Nkrumah made the declaration of Ghana's independence. On the premises is a museum that has on display objects from various stages of his life.[5] The building is meant to represent an upside down sword, which in Akan culture is a symbol of peace.[6] The mausoleum is clad from top to bottom with Italian marble, with a black star at its apex to symbolize unity. The interior boasts marble flooring and a mini mastaba looking marble grave marker, surrounded by river-washed rocks. A skylight at the top in the mausoleum illuminates the grave. The mausoleum is surrounded by water, a symbol of life.[2]
A1 raceway operates an outdoor circuit with a fleet of 18 leisure go karts that deliver an excellent racing experience while ensuring high safety in A range of specifications to satisfy aged 16 and above with single seat and double seat go-karts
8 locals recommend
A1 Raceway Go Karting
A1 raceway operates an outdoor circuit with a fleet of 18 leisure go karts that deliver an excellent racing experience while ensuring high safety in A range of specifications to satisfy aged 16 and above with single seat and double seat go-karts
The Accra regional centre for culture, “The Arts Center”,is better known simply as the National Center for Culture in Accra, Ghana. It is situated right next to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where the Kwame Nkrumah Museum is.
22 locals recommend
Accra Arts Centre
John Evans Atta Mills High StreetThe Accra regional centre for culture, “The Arts Center”,is better known simply as the National Center for Culture in Accra, Ghana. It is situated right next to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where the Kwame Nkrumah Museum is.
Marvel mini golf and club house.
A fun day out for children and adults.
Marvel mini golf and club house is 2-3 minutes drive from the apartment.
10 locals recommend
Marvels MiniGolf
Efua Sutherland RoadMarvel mini golf and club house.
A fun day out for children and adults.
Marvel mini golf and club house is 2-3 minutes drive from the apartment.
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The Department of Parks and Gardens exist to facilitate the rapid development of the horticultural potential of Ghana, for the benefit of her people through public education, effective landscape beautification, maintenance programme and conservation through competent staff and technology.
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The Green Butterfly Market happens every first and third Saturday of the month at the Department of Parks and Gardens near the Italian Embassy and opposite the DVLA head office in Cantonments, Accra.
The event focuses on local artisans and innovative entrepreneurs making their own products locally. Shop local! You will be amazed at the variety of top quality Ghana-made products that come on display at the Green Butterfly Market. From Art to clothing, jewelry, accessories, toiletries, food, beverages and so much more!
Department Of Parks And Gardens
The Green Butterfly Market happens every first and third Saturday of the month at the Department of Parks and Gardens near the Italian Embassy and opposite the DVLA head office in Cantonments, Accra.
The event focuses on local artisans and innovative entrepreneurs making their own products locally. Shop local! You will be amazed at the variety of top quality Ghana-made products that come on display at the Green Butterfly Market. From Art to clothing, jewelry, accessories, toiletries, food, beverages and so much more!