5 MUST VISIT PLACES IN IBADAN

Ibadan is the capital city of Oyo state, located in the South West region of Nigeria. Its name was coined from the phrase “Eba odan” meaning “the edge of the meadow”. It’s the third most populous city in Nigeria, coming after Lagos and Kano.

The city of Ibadan is known for its brown roofs and old structures. Well, believe me when I say there is more to Ibadan than just that.  Ibadan has fun places you will love to visit, Fortunately, as a visitor or a resident, your stay in Ibadan can be as exciting as the history of this great city.

With these fun places to hang out in Ibadan, you can be certain of having a pleasant time.

BOWER TOWER

The Bowers memorial tower is one of the grandest monuments in the city of Ibadan. It is situated On the top of Oke Are Hill in Igbo Agala.

The highest hill of the city. It was designed by Taffy Jones. It was named after the first British resident and travel commissioner of the interior of Yoruba Land Captain Bower in 1936.

Now the unique experience visiting this tower gives you is a breathtaking view of the city of Ibadan. Rising up about 60 feet, it gives a vantage view of the sights of Ibadan.

The peak of the tower can be assessed through a stairway. Arriving at the top of the tower, one can get a panoramic view of the University of Ibadan, UCH, and with a sharp sight, one can view the toll gate on Lagos- Ibadan road. This is undoubtedly a fun place to hang out in Ibadan and surely a sight to see.

AGODI GARDEN

Agodi Gardens is the place to be. The garden is has a perfect picnic arena with luxuriant vegetation that instantly leaves you feeling relaxed. It was created in 1967.

It is known as Agodi zoological and botanical gardens and sits at the foot of old mokola hills. For a fun-filled day and an amazing variety of activities

Furthermore, it has a grand swimming area and inflatable boats with which one can spend some moments floating on water.

In addition to these, the garden hosts a couple of other attractions that ensures your visit is pleasurable. Among other things, this includes a mini zoo, water park, and rides for children. Whether it is enjoying a picnic by the lakeside, visiting the zoo or taking enjoyable rides, Agodi Gardens definitely provides a fun place to hang out in Ibadan.

Location– It is located along parliament Road, Mokola, Ibadan.

COCOA HOUSE

Cocoa House is once the tallest building in West Africa. Its initial name was “Awon Ogbe” meaning “house of farmers”

Cocoa house is an edifice located in Ibadan. It stands 105 meters tall and comprises 26 storeys. It was completed in 1965 with the proceeds from commodities – rubber, Cocoa, the cotton of Western Nigeria. It is owned by Wemabond estates, a subsidiary of the Odua group of companies.

Location- It is located in the Dugbe area, Ibadan and is unmistakable.

IITA FOREST RESERVE

This stands for the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. It is the best and only protected urban forest in the South West region of Nigeria. It was established in 1967, with the aim of improving the quality of tropical foods.

The IITA Forest reserve is a massive expanse of Land designed and preserved to promote biodiversity.

Furthermore, aside from the amazing opportunity to observe rare and protected animals, the reserve offers other sources of fun and entertainment. In the first instance, with the forest school initiative, visitors can experience special fun activities like camping sites and camping activities, bird watching, picnics, and hikes around the botanical gardens, lakes, and forest.

Location- It is located at Oyo road, between Ojoo and Muniyan town, Ibadan, Oyo State.

TRANS AMUSEMENT PARK

This is a fun park in Ibadan. It is also called “Trans wonderland”. It has a wonderland theme and is often referred to as Nigeria’s “Disney World”. That is why it is on our list of places to visit in Ibadan for a hangout.

This is a park that features a lot of fun rides and wheels. There are numerous activities to keep you entertained and ensure you have a fun-filled day

It was opened on November 29 1989.

Location-  Sango Ojoo road, Ibadan Oyo State.