Things to do in Uyo

Feeling adventurous and wondering what to see in Uyo? Interested in wandering and exploring every nook and cranny? Looking for ways to get the best out of your holiday in Uyo? This great city is home to a bewildering array of things you simply can’t see anywhere else, including interesting exhibits, amazing food, bizarre activities and sporting spectaculars.

Experience Night Life

You can’t say you’ve done all the fun things to do in Uyo without sampling the nightlife! The locals spend their evening at the many bars within the metropolis. Start your night by heading to the magnificent Nwaniba Roundabout with a camera. You will surely need one to capture those moments. One popular area of the city that boasts of the best night life is the Maitama area of Ewet Housing Estate.

Dance the night away
Uyo is known to have some of the best nightclubs and many tourists flock here especially for their nightlife. You can choose among the popular clubs in most Luxury Hotels in Uyo. One notable one that bustles all night of the week is M-Lounge club at Monty Suites, created specially for VIPs like you.

Take a Trip to Ibeno Beach
Take a one hour drive from Uyo to the famous Ibeno Beach. what’s there to do in the area? Horseback riding, surfing and water sports. There are also excellent beach bars in the area that offers delicious suya and palmwine. Relaxation is virtually assured there.

Commune With Nature
Take a scenic, fifteen minutes drive to Le Meridien Resort. Once there, hop out for an invigorating hike or stroll around and enjoy the fresh mountain air whispering through the pines. Better still, you could grab your picnic basket and enjoy a fun day with your family. 

Visit a Karaoke Bar
If you love songs, if you enjoy singing, if you enjoy listening to others sing, if you’re a ‘shower’ singer, if you just want to dance, hang out and have fun, Gemlodge Karaoke Bar is definitely the right place to visit in Uyo.

Test your golfing skills Golfers looking for an experience they’ll never forget need to head to Le Meridien Hotels And Golf Resort. Players would love the whole package here. The hills, the fresh air, the vegetation and the historic five star hotel at the edge.

Head for the Breweries
Beer is a drink that is loved worldwide and Champion Breweries is one of the largest brewing groups in Nigeria. See how one of Nigeria’s favourite beer is made at its headquarters located at Aka Offot, Uyo.

Take a Walk in the Park
Udo Udoma Park is a ten minutes walk from Ibom Tropicana. This park is a definite tourist attraction. It has a number of picnic areas, an abandoned museum and children recreational facilities. Lush green grass, towering trees and pretty plants makes the park its a perfect place to take an evening stroll.

See a Movie
Another alternative way to spend your weekend is at the movies. Here in Uyo, a movie ticket goes for as low as N250. Yes, you heard it from here first. Silverbird Cinemas is located within the famous Ibom Tropicana. The six-screen cineplex is regarded as a masterpiece!

Visit the Fruit Market
Every day, local farmers gather at Ikpa Road fruit market to sell the fruits of their labour (no pun intended). Lovers of vegetables and fruits can purchase everything from fresh life sized water melons to lemons. The earlier you get there, the easier it is to purchase items at lower rates.

Take a dip in a public pool
No better way to spend the hot afternoon than splashing around in a pool. There are about a dozen swimming pools in Uyo mostly in hotels where admission fees ranges from N800 to N3000 depending on the hotel category. Forget the fact the pool is open it all. These pools are very clean and safe.

Pamper yourself at the spa
Freena Chill Beauty & Spa, located along Oron Road, offers one of the best spa shops in Uyo. Foreign brands of skin care products are available to treat your skin, detoxify your ski, flatten your pot belly (that’s if you have one), relieve you of stress, massage, and a sauna bath is readily available. Don’t forget to head there after a long and tiring day.

Explore the City
You’re on vacation, so get out and walk around! The great thing about an Uyo is every nook and cranny is stuffed with things to do and see. Just walk around, patronise the Suya & chicken Vendor, head to the local church and stop at interesting looking shops. As a city noted for its excellent architecture, Uyo will offer a lot for you to gaze at as you explore.