Apart from running the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos, Nigeria’s “Centre of Excellence”, an emerging global destination and one of the world’s fastest growing mega city is a haven for fun lovers, shopping; night life and its beautiful beaches are a charm to residents and visitors.
Though Lagos is part of the Yoruba speaking South western Nigeria, its population is made up of every tribe in the country and different nationalities of the world.
The following are some fun spots in Lagos
National Museum, Lagos
Established in 1957, National Museum, Lagos, has great collections in archaeology, ethnography and traditional art.
Terra Kulture, Lagos
Terra Kulture is a privately owned educational and recreational centre; a perfect place for the lovers of art, culture and everything African.
Silverbird Galleria, Lagos
Silverbird Galleria is a top-of-the-range galleria with entertainment package where you can see the latest movies, live concert and shows, stage plays etc.
Freedom Park, Lagos
The new Freedom Park is located on the site of the colonial prison where prominent Nigerians served their jail terms during the colonial era.
National Arts Theatre, Lagos
Constructed in 1976, National Arts Theatre which hosted the Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) in 1977 is a multi-purpose national monument for the preservation, presentation and promotion of Nigerian arts and culture.
Whispering Palms Beach Resort, Badagry
Whispering Palms is a conference resort centre occupying about 8 acres of land located in Iworo, Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. The resort lies on the Lagoon and typifies the beauty of the area’s cool Atlantic breeze, sillica sands, palm trees and chirping birds.
Lekki Conservation Centre
Lekki Conservation centre is a nature reserve established in 1990 to serve as biodiversity conservation icon and environment education centre in Lagos.
La Campagne Tropicana
Lacampagne Tropicana Beach Resort is a 65 acre tranquil paradise located just an hour’s drive from Victoria Island in Lagos State. This resort offers a unique blend of natural environments which include a fresh water lake, accessible mangrove forest, a savannah, extensive sandy beach and the warm Atlantic sea.
The Palms
A world class shopping center
Hotels in Lagos
Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island Lagos
Kuramo Waters, Victoria Island Lagos
Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos
Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island Lagos
The Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos
Southern Sun Ikoyi, Lagos
Best Western Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos
The Island Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
The Wheatbaker, Victoria Island Lagos
Protea Hotel Victoria Island
Protea Hotel Ikeja, Lagos
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos
Ibis Lagos Airport, Ikeja Lagos
InterContinental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos
The Moorhouse, Ikoyi, Lagos