6 Must-See Sites in Accra, Ghana

Find authentic, handmade African masks at Center for National Culture in the heart of Accra. This center features hundreds of small shops selling African masks, carved wood, paintings, crafts and more. Be prepared to bargain for what you want! © Dianearbis | Dreamstime.com

The twin falls of Boti Falls has mythic origins; referred to as female and male, these two falls merge to form a rainbow. Located 1.5 hours from Accra, these falls are nearly 100 feet tall. The falls pool below, making for a popular swimming spot, as well. © Demerzel21 | Dreamstime.com

Walk across a canopy walkway at Kakum National Park. Boasting just one of three locations in Africa with a canopy walkway, this high-up path is more than 1,000 feet long and connects seven tree tops for access to the forest. Within this massive park are monkeys, antelope, African elephants and a wide variety of birds. © Golasza | Dreamstime.com

Known simply as Arts Centre, this place is your go-to for all things arts and crafts. Here, you’ll find a traditional textile market selling souvenirs crafted from leather, metal, wood and clay. An indoor market sells cloths, many in the traditional “Kente” design and pattern. © Ophelia Nabeta | Dreamstime.com

Built by the Portuguese in 1482, Elmina Castle is the oldest European building in existence south of the Sahara. Originally constructed as the first trading post on the Gulf of Guinea, the castle later became a major stop on the Atlantic slave trade. A UNESCO World Heritage site, learn about this building’s lengthy and dark past. © Steveheap | Dreamstime.com

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park honors Ghana’s first president and is one of the most-visited sites in Ghana. Housing the final remains of the first president and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah, this site also features an amphitheater, gift shop, Freedom Hall and Presidential Library. © Demerzel21 | Dreamstime.com