Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a Lagos local looking to rediscover the city, Lagos is bursting with art, culture, nightlife, history, markets, and natural escapes.

Here’s your ultimate guide to 340 places to visit in Lagos, grouped by category for easy exploration.

Art Galleries, Museums & Cultural Centres

Highlights:

• Nike Art Gallery – Africa’s largest art gallery.
• Terra Kulture – A cultural hub with theatre and dining.
• John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture – Immersive cultural experience.
• National Museum Lagos – Rich archaeological and historical artifacts.
• Bogobiri House – A boutique cultural hub with live art and music.

Full List:

1. Nike Art Gallery
2. Terra Kulture
3. John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture
4. Freedom Park
5. Kalakuta Museum
6. National Museum
7. Bogobiri House
8. Didi Museum
9. Jazzhole
10. The Upside Down House
11. Bloom Art Lagos
12. Soto Gallery
13. Wunika Mukan Gallery
14. Art X Lagos
15. Design Week Lagos
16. Amah Studios
17. Rooftop Cultural Hub by Daniel Obasi
18. Nike Centre for Art & Culture
19. JK Randle Centre
20. Art Twenty-One
21. OYASAF Gallery
22. Yemisi Shyllon Museum
23. Thought Pyramid Art Centre
24. Lagos City Hall Heritage Centre
25. Glover Memorial Hall
26. The Museum of Contemporary African Art 27. Legacy Railway Museum
28. Mindscapes Children’s Museum
29. Wheatbaker Art Lounge
30. Afrobeat Shrine
31. African Artists’ Foundation
32. Brazilian Quarter Walking Tour
33. Mobee Royal Slave Relics Museum 34. Velekete Slave Market Museum 35. Black Heritage Museum
36. Lagos Museum Trail
37. Rooftop Cultural Festival
38. Nike Arts Textile Camp
39. The Cultural Mansion
40. Lagos Heritage Library
41. Iyalode Cultural Centre

Beaches & Waterfront Escapes Highlights:

• Lekki Conservation Centre – Africa’s longest canopy walkway.
• Omu Resort – A family fun park with zoo and rides.
• Jara Beach Resort – A boutique beachfront retreat.
• La Campagne Tropicana – A luxurious eco-beach resort.
• Ilashe Beach & Tarkwa Bay – Idyllic boat-access beaches.

Full List:

1. Lekki Conservation Centre
2. Omu Resort
3. Jara Beach Resort
4. La Campagne Tropicana
5. Ilashe Beach
6. Elegushi Royal Beach
7. Landmark Beach
8. Tarkwa Bay
9. Inagbe Grand Resort
10. Oniru Beach
11. Alpha Beach
12. Atican Beach
13. Eko Atlantic
14. Ziba Beach Resort
15. Koko Beach
16. Sol Elegushi Beach
17. Lakowe Lakes
18. Giwa Gardens
19. Epe Crocodile Island
20. Tarkwa Mangrove Tunnel
21. Lighthouse Dune Camp
22. Bamboo Walk at LUFASI
23. Lekki Boat Regatta Grounds
24. Glow Kayak Sessions
25. Boat Dock Street Food
26. Lighthouse Bonfire Nights
27. Paddling Snake Island
28. Picnic Yacht Cruises
29. Kayaking Ikoyi Lagoon
30. Lekki Boat Safari
31. Island Hammock Chill Zone
32. Secret Lagoon Dock House
33. Ajah Boat Launch Dock
34. Marina Party Pier
35. Tarkwa Island Hangout
36. The Viewing Deck at Ilashe
37. Jara Ocean Club
38. Paddle Rafting Club

Markets, Malls & Shopping Highlights:

• Balogun Market – The heartbeat of Lagos commerce.
• Lekki Arts & Crafts Market – Perfect for souvenirs.
• Computer Village – Nigeria’s tech hub.
• Ikeja City Mall & Palms Shopping Mall – Premier retail spots.

Full List:

1. Balogun Market
2. Lekki Arts & Crafts Market
3. Tejuosho Shopping Complex
4. Alaba International Market
5. Epe Fish Market
6. Computer Village
7. Oyingbo Market
8. Yaba Thrift Lane
9. Sangotedo Night Market
10. Idumota Market
11. Farmers Market Oniru
12. Eko Market Square
13. Jankara Beads Market
14. Obalende Fabric Stretch
15. Aswani Market
16. Ebute Ero Leather Market
17. Ajah Fish Depot
18. Ikeja City Mall
19. Circle Mall
20. Novare Lekki Mall
21. Palms Shopping Mall
22. Adeniran Ogunsanya Mall
23. Spar Hypermarket
24. Badagry Coastal Market
25. Eko Art Market

Nightlife, Entertainment & Festivals Highlights:

• New Afrika Shrine – The Afrobeat mecca.
• Rufus & Bee – Gaming and fun for all.
• Upbeat Centre – Nigeria’s first trampoline park.
• GTCO Fashion Weekend & Lagos Fashion Week – Style on display.
• Felabration – Annual Afrobeat festival.

Full List:

1. New Afrika Shrine
2. Upbeat Centre
3. Rufus & Bee
4. Entertainment Week Africa
5. Bogobiri Live Nights
6. Terra Kulture Theatre Nights
7. Lagos Theatre Festival Grounds
8. Afropolis Festival
9. Felabration Venue
10. Ake Arts & Book Fest Venue
11. Rooftop Cinema Nights
12. Eko Hotel Convention Centre
13. GTCO Fashion Weekend
14. Lagos Fashion Week
15. Lagos Cocktail Festival
16. Comedy Live at Terra
17. Lagos Music Festival Grounds
18. Lasgidi Silent Disco
19. Afrobeats After Dark
20. Mainland Block Party Grounds
21. TurnUp Lagos Festival
22. Downtown Glow Carnival
23. Taste Lagos Festival Grounds
24. Lagos Brew Tasting Pop-Up
25. Heritage Street Festival
26. Lagos Wine Fair
27. Socialiga Festival
28. Lagos Street Festival
29. Lagos Food and Drink Festival
30. Lagos Mini Fashion Week

Food, Cafés & Restaurants Highlights:

• Shiro Lagos – Pan-Asian dining.
• Nok by Alara – Stylish fine dining with Nigerian inspiration.
• Yellow Chilli – A staple for Nigerian fusion cuisine.
• Ocean Basket – Seafood delight.
• Hans & René – Lagos’s favorite gelato.

Full List:

1. Art Café
2. Jazzhole Coffee & Books
3. Vestar Coffee
4. Café One
5. My Coffee at Greenhouse
6. Z Kitchen
7. Circa Lagos
8. Cactus Restaurant
9. Shiro Lagos
10. Sky Restaurant
11. Nok by Alara
12. Black Olive Restaurant
13. BLD by Play
14. Backyard Lagos
15. Samantha’s Bistro
16. Vanilla Moon
17. R.S.V.P. Lagos
18. Maison Kayser
19. Rhapsody’s
20. Bourbon House Café
21. Bungalow Restaurant
22. Craft Gourmet
23. La Taverna Tapas
24. Kohinoor Lounge
25. Winehouse Lagos
26. Ember Creek
27. 788 on the Sea
28. The Yellow Chilli
29. Ocean Basket
30. Eric Kayser Artisan Bakery
31. Fusion Sushi House
32. Soul Food House
33. Smokey Bones Grillhouse
34. Wingstop Lagos
35. Iyeru Okin Restaurant
36. Thai Thai Restaurant
37. Cilantro Lagos
38. Hans & René Gelato
39. Bics Garden Restaurant