Akure Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Ondo State in Nigeria
About Akure
It is said to have been founded by the great-grandson of the Yoruba divine king Oduduwa. The palace is in the center of town, and was built around 1150AD. Akure is also the home of the respected Federal University of Technology, Akure, and of a peaceful tapestry of backgrounds in its people. There is a sizable presence of restaurants and stores. The Alagbaka district of the city is home to the Ondo State Government House which includes the Governor's office and the residence of members of State Executive Council. Akure is the host of different tertiary institutions such as: the Federal University of Technology Akure, Federal College of Agriculture, School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Health Technology. Akure is situated in the tropic rainforest zone in Nigeria. In Akure, the aver
Top Attractions in Akure
Explore the best things to see and do in Akure:
- ★Akure Recreational Club
- ★Cave Ashes
- ★Deji of Akure Palace
- ★Ebomi Lake Tourist Centre
- ★Egungun Festival
- ★Federal College of Agriculture Akure
- ★Federal University of Technology Akure
- ★Idanre Hill Peak
Where to Eat in Akure
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Amala Skot Alagbaka
- 🍴Captain Cook
- 🍴Chicken Republic
- 🍴Obioma Prestigious Restaurant
- 🍴Tantalizer
Where to Stay in Akure
- 🏨Bliss World Resorts And Hotel
- 🏨Cozy Resort and Suites
- 🏨Flourish Hotel
- 🏨Royal Birds Hotel & Towers Akure
- 🏨Royal Parklane Hotel
- 🏨Stateline Hotel Head Quarters
Akure Travel Guide Sections
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