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25+ Places in Abuja I'm Manifesting a Visit To
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items I lived in Abuja briefly and regret that I didn't eventually get to tour the city to my heart's content. This list is a collection of the places I'd go to when next I visit.
Enjoy...
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Nature/Parks🌷☘️🎢
Food!!!🍜🍔🍲
Art 🎨🎭🖌️
Nature/Parks🌷☘️🎢
The landscape in Abuja looks like it was designed for people who love a good outdoor moment. So, this section is for every place I'm adding to my "touch grass in style" list.
This is a farm resort in Kuje with horse riding, quad bikes, a petting zoo, and food. The kind of place you go for a picnic and end up spending the night.
And yeah, they've got lodging too.
ALMAT Farms
Imagine this: rides, games, and full permission to act like a kid for the day with zero apologies.
Definitely on my list for when I need a fun reset.
MagicLand Amusement Park
This is actually an old abandoned quarry that became a tourist spot. Has rocky cliffs, a crater lake, and views that will have your camera working overtime.
Mpape Crushed Rocks
Two hills you can actually climb, with a panoramic view of Abuja waiting for you at the top. Perfect excuse to put your hiking shoes to good use.
Wonderland Twin Peaks
This one is for the unbothered girlies.
Just grab your camping gear to spend a day in a quiet, scenic lake spot that doesn't get nearly enough attention.
Pedam Lake
Need a solid spot to decompress without driving too far out of the city?
BMT's got you.
Imagine lush greenery, exotic plants, a little zoo situation, and scenic pathways all in one.
BMT African Garden
This is nature in its most raw and peaceful form, about 45 minutes from central Abuja. You can hike, fish, picnic, or just sit by the water and stare into the void.
Usuma Lower Dam
This waterfall is hidden in a satellite town outside Abuja that cascades into a natural pool surrounded by greenery. The hike to get there is a whole experience on its own.
Karshi Waterfall
This is the kind of spot that makes you feel like you discovered something. Honestly might be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Nigeria.
Karu Waterfalls
A lesser-known quarry lake with strikingly clear blue water tucked away in Bwari. Less crowded than Mpape, arguably more beautiful.
A hidden gem imo.
Ushafa Crush Rocks
Food!!!🍜🍔🍲
You cannot be a good tourist without tasting all you can, which is why I added a section for foodies like me...
You're welcome 😎
Grilled everything in one place. This is the kind of spot you go when you want something smoky, satisfying, and worth every naira.
I can't wait!
Grill City Abuja
Good food + great ambience. It's the kind of place that feels like a treat even on a regular Tuesday.
Whispers Art Haus
This is one of the top suya spots in Abuja. Fresh off the grill, always consistent, and the queue is worth the wait.
Yahuza Suya Spot
Has Continental and Mediterranean dishes served in a calm, beautifully lit space; the kind of place you go for a proper dinner date.
BluCabana Restaurant & Cafe
This is one of the most reviewed restaurants in the city for good reason. Authentic Indian food with warm hospitality to match. A must if you love a good curry moment.
Cilantro Abuja
Affordable burgers made from fresh 100% halal beef in-house. The ice cream is the real MVP though.
Or so, I've heard...👀
G Burger
This is the home of Calabar dishes in Wuse, serving fresh and delicious Nigerian food that genuinely tastes like someone's mum made it.
A comfort food kind of place.
Calabar Aroma Abuja Restaurant
Great ambience, good vibes, and the Tar Tar platter is everything the name promises.
A solid spot that feels like a treat without being too extra about it.
Tar Tar Restaurant
This is the kind of place you go to for authentic Nigerian home cooking served fast and with no fuss.
Today's Bukka
This spot is dedicated entirely to the amala experience and it does not disappoint. Comfort food at its finest.
Amala Central Foods
Art 🎨🎭🖌️
This section is for creative spaces I've been loving from a distance. Manifesting the visit already.
One of the most established art gallery in Abuja with a serious focus on contemporary African art. They even have regular exhibitions, workshops, and events.
Thought Pyramid Art Centre
This multi-floor gallery has over 8,000 artworks celebrating Nigerian heritage through textiles, paintings, and sculptures.
Best part? Entry is free
Nike Art Gallery, Abuja
Scrap Art Museum is dedicated to art made entirely from recycled and scrapped materials and I NEED to see it in person.
Scrap Art Museum
Inside Tropic Galleria Mall, this gallery carries everything from paintings to bronze sculptures to scrap metal works.
A whole experience tucked inside a shopping trip.
Orisun Art Gallery
This contemporary gallery in Asokoro has a clean, intentional curatorial eye. The kind of space where you walk in for a quick look and end up spending an hour.
Retro Africa
A gallery that takes Nigerian creative expression seriously. Great for discovering emerging artists before everyone else catches on.
Art Addiction Gallery Abuja
This place has been described as one of the most phenomenal days out in Abuja. Interactive, cultural, and genuinely fun for all ages.
Discovery Museum Abuja
The heartbeat of Abuja's creative market culture, and has handcrafted pieces, souvenirs, and local art you can actually take home with you...
Jabi African Art And Craft Market
This is a quieter, more intimate gallery in Life Camp that's worth seeking out. Great for when you want to browse art without the crowd.
Moeshen Art Gallery
Has gemstones, woven baskets, tie-dye, paintings, sculptures, be sure to come prepared because you will buy things.
Mama Africa Art And Craft Market