Moving to a beautiful city like Lagos for business, vacation, or probably a relocation and getting drowned in boredom with no proper knowledge of where to go can be very disheartening. Lagos, the capital of commerce and trade in Nigeria also doubles as one of the largest cities in Nigeria, with beautiful islands, beach resorts, boutiques, art galleries, shopping malls, and many other places for fun and relaxation.

Being a large city with a large population and diverse side attractions, there is a possibility to get overwhelmed with numerous places to visit to have a good time. Hence, there is a need for proper guidance and orientation on the best places to visit in Lagos for maximum returns on time spent. This article examines the best places to visit in the city of Lagos today. Here are the 15 best places to visit in Lagos:

15. La Campagne Tropicana

La Campagne Tropicana is a private beach in Lagos, Nigeria that prides itself as an epitome of African designs, hospitable staff, and excellent customer service. This is one of the most lovely beach resorts in Lagos State. It is located at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean on the outskirts of the city of Lagos. La Campagne Tropicana is one of Lagos’ cleanest and coolest resorts with lots of fun activities like games, karaoke, music, dance, etc.

14. Tarkwa Bay

Tarkwa Bay is another lovely beach located at Onisiwo Island, Lagos, State. It is safe and most suitable for swimmers, surfers, and lovers of cabins. Tarkwa Bay can be accessed using a boat from Fiki Marina on Victoria Island. It is a perfect blend of nature and the beauty of Lagos Island.

13. Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate

Lagos has one of the best golf resorts in Nigeria and Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate is one of the best golf resorts to experience maximum fun, sports, and relaxation. There is also accommodation at Lakowe Lakes. The place has plenty of green vegetation and artificial lakes that give it a calming ambiance. Besides, it is renowned for hosting fun activities like bonfire nights and for selling tasty delicacies.

12. Epe Resort and Spa

Epe Resort and Spa is one of the most suitable places in Lagos to have an amazing spa experience provided by well-trained and experienced beauticians. The staffs are experts at body care services and they offer highly professional body care and beautician services. The resort is always clean with rooms of different sizes and prices to fit visitors’ budgets. It is a great spot to calm the nerves after a stressful week. At Epe Resort there are different activities to make a stay memorable. These activities include free bikes to ease movement, a tennis court to practice, and a swimming pool to swim.

11. Terra Kulture

Terra Kulture is one of the best places to visit in Lagos for all-around recreation and relaxation. It consists of a restaurant, a bookstore for book lovers, and a beautiful art gallery displaying beautiful art collections. The height of the fun at Terra Kulture is the stage play by its founder, Bolanle Austin-Peter, and others. Terra Kulture is the best place for fans of Afro music like Wakaa The Musical, Fela’s Republic, and The Kalakuta Queens which treat guests to a nice afro music experience. Terra Kulture also has a food lounge that serves Nigerian meals and several non-Nigeria delicacies.

10. Nike Art Gallery

Nike Art Gallery, Lagos, is a cool place to be for lovers of art. It is a three-story building owned by Nike Davies Okundaye filled with beautiful and priceless art pieces, paintings, drawings, beads, and stones collected from across the country. Entry into Nike Art Gallery is absolutely free of charge.

9. Upbeat

Upbeat is a center in Lekki, Lagos that is designed for fitness and exercise. Upbeat has amazing facilities for lovers of sports such as a football field, basketball court, and a park that can be used for other indoor sporting activities. They have activities geared towards developing teamwork and activities that involve indoor and outdoor challenges such as Dodge Ball, Wall Running, Tumble Track, Wall Climbing, etc.

8. Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park

Johnson Jakande Tinubu (JJT) Park is a great place in Lagos state for picnics, get-togethers, and other fun activities. It is one of the best places to visit for relaxation and recreation in Lagos. However, sometimes the park gets a bit crowded during the festive seasons due to an increase in visitation by many people across Lagos, the neighboring states, other parts of Nigeria, and outside the country.

7. Freedom Park

Freedom Park is a memorial and free park located in the middle of downtown Lagos. Initially, the park was built to preserve the culture and heritage of Nigeria, but over the years, it has evolved into a leisure park where people host shows and concerts. However, it’s still one of the most beautiful places in Lagos State worth visiting.

6. Ikeja Shopping Mall

Ikeja Shopping Mall is one of the busiest places in Ikeja, Lagos State. Despite its busy nature, it’s a cool relaxation spot to be in. Ikeja Shopping Mall is the best option for shopping, entertainment, and relaxation. It has restaurants, a bookstore, a cinema, bars, clothing stores, banks, and makeup and hair studios. It is one of the fun places in Lagos worth spending time at.

5. Jazz Hole

Jazz Hole is a bookstore with a little spice of coffee and occasional concert located at Awolowo Road, Ikoyi in Lagos. It is a place with a combination of good music and literature. It has a snack bar where good coffee is served with some yummy snacks.

4. Lekki Conversation Centre

Lekki Conversation Centre is a nice place for people who like to see plants and animals in their natural environment. It is managed by the Nigerian Conversation Foundation (NCF). The place has numerous learning and fun activities for tourists and visitors. One of the daring activities is the fearless and highly thrilling canopy walk.

3. New Afrika Shrine

The New Afrika Shrine is located at Ikeja, Lagos, and is the place where The Felabration Music Festival is hosted in Lagos. The shrine gives a break from the usual and regular hip-hop music. The Felabration Music Festival is a yearly event in honor of Fela Anikulapo Kuti with different musical performances from different musicians and is held at the New Afrika Shrine.

2. National Museum, Lagos

The National Museum is the best place to visit when it involves learning about the history of Nigeria. The museum is known for having a large collection of Nigerian art, and art pieces from other cultures and climes.

1. Badagry

Badagry is a small town located between Lagos and the Seme border. It is a renowned slave trade museum in Nigeria. It is a perfect place for students, scholars, and the general public to learn about the slave trade era in Nigeria. The museum has many artifacts of the slave trade like the slave chains, other enslavement materials, and other items that were used in exchange for slaves between the colonialist slave traders and the African leaders at the time.

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