Kogi state has very unique potentials in tourism. A very significant land mark is the Confluence of River Niger and Benue which is a natural source of attraction to visitors to the state.

A 5-star hotel has been constructed by the state government along the coast line with cruising g facilities and within view of the confluence. Other tourist attraction are relics of the colonial history of the ancient city of Lokoja which include

1. The Royal Niger Company flag stand.
2. The Confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue.
3. The World War Cenotaph.
4. European Colonial Cemeteries
5. The Iron of Liberty, which marks the spot slaves were freed in late 19th century.
6. Tombs of some deposed Northern Emirs
7. Lord Fredrick Lugard’s first residence in Nigeria.
8. First prison in Northern Nigeria.

These and many others combine to give Kogi state the reputation of being Nigeria's museum of colonial history.

Some of the natural tourist attraction in Kogi state include the expansive Mount Patti, Agbaja Plateau, Koton Karfe cave and the Eganaja Warm Spring : the Inikpi Statue which stands as the greatest reminder of the bravery of Inikpi, the daughter of the first Attah of Igala Kingdom who gave lher life for the freedom of her people –the Igalas.

Also of immense significance are the cultural festivals and ceremonies in the state. These include: Italo, Egbe, Ogani, Ekuechi, Ovia Osese, Oro, Ogaganyi, Ocho and a wide variety of fishing festivals.

CULTURE

So many festivals exists in Kogi State. These include: Italo, Egbe, Ibegwu and Ogani among the Igalas. Apanigbe fishing festival in Mopa, Emidun new yam festival among the Okun speaking people. Ovia Osese in Ogori-Magongo, Ekuechi etc. in the Central (Ebira)

HOTELS

So many hotels abound in the state to act as support services to investors or travelers. These include: Confluence Beach Hotel, Kogi Hotels, Nataco Hotel, Liberty Hotel, Pacific Hotel, Confluence Motel all in Lokoja. Anyigba Motel in Dekina LGA. Infact, hotels are spread all over the state to boast tourism.