If you're in Porto-Novo and interested in museums, I would suggest visiting the Ethnographic Museum of Porto-Novo. If you're looking for similar places nearby, you might consider the Benin National Museum in Cotonou or the Abomey Historical Museum in Abomey.
Some of the most recommended, popular and typical dishes to eat according to local people in Porto-Novo (Benin) are:
1. Pounded yam with Egusi soup: This is a staple food in Benin made from pounded yam served with thickened soup made from melon seeds.
2. Akpan: A fermented cornmeal pancake that is usually eaten with fish sauce or stew.
3. Gbèjì: Fried plantains served with spicy peanut sauce.
4. Kpokpoi: A traditional dish made from dried maize flour and cassava flour mixed with water and cooked into a stiff porridge, often served with a side of tomato sauce and fried fish.
5. Agouti: A type of bushmeat commonly eaten in Benin, it is usually prepared as a stew with vegetables and spices.
6. Atassi: A popular street food snack made from groundnuts, sesame seeds, and honey.
7. Aloko: Fried plantain chips that are commonly served as a side dish or snack.
8. Poulet DG: A popular chicken dish cooked with vegetables and spices, often served with rice.
9. Lan-moun: Grilled fish served with a spicy pepper sauce.
10. La Vodka: A refreshing drink made with fresh pineapple juice, vodka, and lime juice, often served over ice.
Some fun activities that local people enjoy in Porto-Novo include visiting the Royal Palace of King Toffa, exploring the vibrant Dantokpa Market, taking a boat tour on Lake Nokoue to see the stilt villages, attending traditional music and dance performances at the Centre Songhai, and trying local cuisine such as pate and akassa.