One of the greatest recreation is visiting tourist centers.Tourist attractions hence is a natural endowment to a community . It also generates income for the government and boost the socio-economic situation of a community or country at large. The IDANRE HILLS is reknown to be amongst the greatest cultural heritage of Nigeria.This natural endownment has brought the entire Idanre community into limelight and fame. "The historical Idanre hills are marvelous tourist attractions. Idanre town where these hills are located is about 15km southwest of Akure, the state capital. There is the ancient town, which is at the hill top and the new settlement at the foot of the hills. The Idanre hills, which are steep-sided, smooth and dome-shaped in nature, present an awe-inspiring sight. The different hills were named after some historical figures in the sociocultural evolution of Idanreland. Some of these are the Olofin and Orosun Hills named after Olofin, the pioneer Oba of Oke- Idanre and his queen respectively. The Ahiala Hill is very peculiar because it has a very wonderful footprint named Agbogun into which visitors put their feet. It is believed that anybody whose feet do not exactly fit into the footprint is considered to be a witch or wizard. There is also Carter Hills named after a former Colonial Governor who signed a peace treaty with the Oba of Idanre in 1891. The Ajimoba Hill was named after a gateman, while the Ilesun Hill was named after an ill-fated daughter of a great warrior who killed his daughter in fulfillment of his promise to sacrifice the first living thing that comes his way if he should be victorious in his war exploit. The girl was buried near the Ilesun Hill and every year, there is a commemoration ceremony on the hill by children of her age. Idanre Hills in the past offered protection against invaders and are worshipped annually. The cultural relics in terms of god, goddesses and traditional arts and crafts can still be seen in addition to the old palace built around the 17th century. To get to the top of the hill, tourists will have to climb 640 steps with five resting posts along the steps where tourists can take a rest." Visit idanre and appreciate nature the more!!!!!
