Lagos State in Nigeria is home to several notable tourist sites. Tourism in the state first received government attention by the Military Administration around 1995. The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is charged with responsibility for the state. The state's tourist sites receive thousands of annual visitors, with significant contribution to state GDP. [1] [2]
The Lekki Conservation Centre is located in the centre of Lekki. The tourist area, which covers a land area of 78 hectares, is located on the Lekki Peninsula, next to the Lekki Lagoon, and near the Lagos Lagoon. The LCC’s 401-metre long canopy walkway is the longest canopy walkway in Africa. It is a suspended swinging bridge walkway, featuring several types of vegetation and animals. [3]
Freedom Park is a memorial and leisure park area in the middle of downtown Lagos in Lagos Island, Nigeria; the park symbolizes the transformation of colonial prison to a symbol of freedom. Activities at the park include cultural shows and events, continental and traditional meals, and live music. [4] [5]
Dedicated to legacy of Fela Kuti, curating artifacts related to the life, artistry and activism of the legendary Afrobeat musician. The Kalakuta Museum in Ikeja, Lagos derives much of its authenticity from being located in the actual three-storey house where Fela lived and self-declared to be "The Kalakuta Republic," an independent, self-governing state in defiance of Nigeria's then military dictatorship. [6]
Nike Art Gallery is an art gallery in Lekki, Lagos, The gallery is one of the largest collections of indigenous Nigerian artwork, and is currently the largest privately owned art gallery in Africa. [4]
Explore a unique fully furnished colonial era house, which happens to be upside down - with furniture on the ceiling. Located at Landmark recreation area along Water Corporation Road in Victoria Island. [7]
Hands-on experiences that promote curiosity and exploration. The museum features exhibits and themed areas designed to stimulate different aspects of learning and play. Located on Michael Olawale Street, Off Admiralty Road, in Lekki. [8]
One of the 65 museums and historical sites managed by Nigerian National Commission for Museums and Monuments. The Lagos National Museum houses a treasure trove of archaeological and ethnographic exhibits ranging from elegant statuary to intricate carvings and more, including the Jemaa Head which is a striking example of terra-cotta craft from the Nok culture and one of the museum's crown jewels. Located in Onikan area.
The J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History is a new museum in Lagos, Nigeria, dedicated to celebrating and preserving Yoruba culture and history. It's located in the Onikan area, the cultural heart of Lagos Island. The center features a variety of exhibits, including those showcasing Yoruba art, fashion, literature, music and more. [9]
Lagos state has over 700km of Atlantic sandy beaches with about 20 between the West of Badagry and East of Lekki. They include:
The Landmark Leisure Beach is a beach that is located in Lagos, Lagos State Nigeria. It is at numbers 3 & 4 Water Corporation Road, VI, Lagos. [10] [11] The beach is open to the public every day. It employed paid lifeguards who watch over the beach and have rescued many people from drowning. [12]
Giwa Gardens in the Sangotedo district is a water park that claims to be the largest in West Africa. [18]
The historic town of Badagry was an important slave port through which thousands of slaves annually (millions cumulatively) were dispatched to Europe and the Americas during The Transatlantic Slave Trade.