JOS STATE

Jos is situated in centeral Nigeria and is one of the more popular destinations . The city has two main north-south drags. One is Bauchi Rd, alng which you'll find the large new marcket, the Terminus Hotel, the train station and some commercial establishments.

For a map of Jos, ask at the Ministry of Information or the tourist office on the far southen side of town.

Where To Stay More Detail
There are a variety of Hotels to stay in from the modern hotel to the more traditional.
Places To Visit More Detail
The major attaction apart from the cooler climate is the unique Jos museum complex.
Where To Eat More Detail
There are plenty of cheap resturants to eat in.

Where To Stay

The Moon Shine Hotel Annexe across the street has air-conditioned single/double rooms with TV, fridge and bath with hot water.
The Paas Hotel, at 42 Ndagi Farouk Close is the best mid-range hotel. Thr rooms have balconies, air-con, TV, telephone and private bathroom.
The Hill Station Hotel on Tudun Wada Rd, is nicely perched on a hill on the western side of the town. The Hotel is also a nice place to drink and swim even if you are not staying there.

Places To Visit

Jos Museum Complex

The complex is four museums and a zoo.

The Railroad Museum
Tin Mining Museum
The Jos National Museum
The Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture
Zoo

The musuems is open every day from 8.30 am to 5.30pm with an entrance fee

Jos Wildlife Game Reserve.

This reserve, which is half zoo and half park. The park is open from 10am to 6pm.
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Where To Eat

For wholesome Nigerian Cooking at rock-bottom prices, its hard to beat Pat's resturant, at 10 Gangare Rd.
Gurara resturant at Beach Rd, open fron 7am till the last customer goes home.
The Stabok Resturant serves both European and African food, at 8 Bank rd.
For coffee and peanut butter cookies, try tabs at 13 beach rd.