The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum , on the High Street, is a magnificent monument to the first President of Ghana. The National Theatre is a Chinese showpiece and the venue for musical shows, plays, dances and conferences. The Botanical Gardens , planted by British naturalists in colonial days, has a comprehensive array of subtropical plants and trees. Ada is a popular resort at the mouth of the Volta, where Ghanaians and tourists go for watersports. A luxury hotel has been built here.
Swimming is safe in the river mouth.
Anglers have the opportunity to catch barracuda and Nile perch. Nearby are the salt marshes of the Songow Lagoon , famous for their birdlife. Horses may be hired here to explore the park.