Accra, being a capital city, is hot, noisy, busy and hectic. It also offers the visitor plenty to do, be it eating and drinking, dancing or some sightseeing. There are 3 routes into the centre from Teshie Nungua – 37, Circle and Accra.
Route 37 The 37 route takes you through the airport road to Tetteh Quarshie roundabout, where you find Ghana’s newest and biggest shopping centre. Along the route you will find excellent places to swim, a good selection of clubs, supermarkets, hotels and restaurants.
Golden Tulip Hotel – A 4-star hotel where you can relax by the pool and listen to a live band every evening of the week. They also also offer a dinner buffet each night at around $22 per head - the food is sometimes themed but we consider it to be typical hotel fare.
African Regent Hotel – Known to locals as Hotel Waa Waa (which we think is the more memorable name). This is a new option and if nothing else, go to the bar for a quick drink as it has stylish African décor and (at least in December ’07) the drinks are much cheaper than the other hotels. The restaurant also offers a dinner buffet at $22 per head but the food is more varied than that offered at Golden Tulip with some local options.
Erata Hotel - Off the 37 route towards East Legon, but still worth the detour, it is great for kids with a lovely swimming pool where you can have a swim for a small fee. and then enjoy the live band who play on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Aviation Centre - a sports centre with a very good gym.
MaxMart – an excellent supermarket with a pharmacy where you will find a good selection of western products and a good bakery. A small wine shop sits on the same grounds.
37 Military Hospital - Hence the name of the route. Whilst the hospital was originally built for the millitary, the general public can avail themselves of its services, and it is worth knowing its location even if it is unlikely you will need to go there.
Circle. The Circle route (the short name for Kwame Nkrumah Circle) takes you through Osu where you will find a good selection of shops, bars, clubs and restaurants mainly aimed at tourists and affluent locals.
Asanka Locals - One restaurant we will thoroughly recommend. Based in Osu, It calls itself a “chop bar” which offers a selection of low cost local dishes. The food is already prepared and waiting to be served cafeteria style, so you choose what you want to eat, pay for it and a waiter takes it to your table. The food is plentiful and tasty and best of all, it is so cheap that you can afford to experiment a little with local dishes and discover which you like to eat.
Having filled yourself with this delicious option, you can then spend the money you’ve saved on expensive drinks in one of the many clubs or bars in the area.
It is well worth a walk along “Oxford Street”, just off Danquah Circle, in Osu where you will find a choice of restaurants, bars and many more. It is busy 24 hours a day and you will find street traders selling everything from football shirts to fish.
Recommendations are:
Frankie’s – A good restaurant open all day and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ground floor incorporates a good bakery, ice cream parlour and pizza take away.
Koala – Another large supermarket with a wide selection of products. We tend to prefer going to MaxMart, the choice is quite similar.
Woodin – A store selling good quality African prints. You can chose from a small selection of ready made clothes, or a better option is to select the material of your choice and find a seamstress to make you an outfit. There are hundreds of seamstresses in Accra - all extremely talented but notoriously poor at meeting deadlines, so please allow yourself plenty of time to make sure your clothes are finished before your return flight.
Moving from Osu along Ring Road, you will find also find more choice:
Bus Stop – A fast food restaurant which is always busy and a meeting point for club-goers
Paloma Hotel Complex - Contains a sports bar where you will catch many football matches and other major sporting events. The bar and restaurant also serve good food in its open kitchen.
Further afield, Oops is a good night club in Kaneshie.
The main tourist attractions in this area are the Independence Arch and the National Theatre.
The Circle Route is the main route out of Accra to the west coast of Ghana.
Accra The Accra route takes you along the coast to the business heart of Ghana where you will find the High Courts, Parliament House and Bank of Ghana. Along the route you will also find the few major tourist attractions in Accra.
Independence Square – large and rather austere, it is very impressive when used for national events. It offers a good view of the sea and of Osu Castle.
Osu Castle (where the government sits) – Rules about visiting vary each time we go to Ghana, but we understand that at present, visitors can go to the castle, but no photographs can be taken.
Nkrumah Mausoleum – Lovely gardens lead to the final resting place of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president.
James Town – We've never visited this area, but friends consider it to be "the real Accra", because the city started its life in the area now known as James Town. The prison, post office and light house are a must on your visit to this area. If you have time, wander down to the beach and watch the fishermen bringing in their catch of the day.
Arts Centre – Not what the name implies but a craft market where you will have the opportunity to try your hand at bargaining for artefacts (always halve their asking price and take it from there). The sellers can be very persistent and will almost certainly get the better of you, but if you can’t get to Aburi to buy your carvings, it is a good alternative, and you will only ever lose a few pounds or dollars.
Makola Market – this is a real marvel because you are able to find nearly anything you want in Makola. Its big, noisy, sprawling and feels chaotic but, just like Accra, there is actually a pattern to it, and there are set areas for different types of products – from electrical cables and equipment to bathroom fittings to fruit and vegetables. It’s a good day out if you enjoy markets and you do get to see Ghanaians in a more natural setting than in the upmarket hotels. Ironically, it is the one place in Accra that having a guide, even if its your taxi driver, comes in very handy.
Accra, being a capital city, is hot, noisy, busy and hectic. It also offers the visitor plenty to do, be it eating and drinking, dancing or some sightseeing. There are 3 routes into the centre from Teshie Nungua – 37, Circle and Accra.
Asanka Locals - One restaurant we will thoroughly recommend. Based in Osu, It calls itself a “chop bar” which offers a selection of low cost local dishes. The food is already prepared and waiting to be served cafeteria style, so you choose what you want to eat, pay for it and a waiter takes it to your table. The food is plentiful and tasty and best of all, it is so cheap that you can afford to experiment a little with local dishes and discover which you like to eat. 
It is well worth a walk along “Oxford Street”, just off Danquah Circle, in Osu where you will find a choice of restaurants, bars and many more. It is busy 24 hours a day and you will find street traders selling everything from football shirts to fish. 
Independence Square – large and rather austere, it is very impressive when used for national events. It offers a good view of the sea and of Osu Castle.
Nkrumah Mausoleum – Lovely gardens lead to the final resting place of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president.
Makola Market – this is a real marvel because you are able to find nearly anything you want in Makola. Its big, noisy, sprawling and feels chaotic but, just like Accra, there is actually a pattern to it, and there are set areas for different types of products – from electrical cables and equipment to bathroom fittings to fruit and vegetables. It’s a good day out if you enjoy markets and you do get to see Ghanaians in a more natural setting than in the upmarket hotels. Ironically, it is the one place in Accra that having a guide, even if its your taxi driver, comes in very handy.