Pardon me if this topic has been over flogged here but as I have never come across any such threads, I thought to open this one. I hope I am in the right section.

One of the reasons I don’t find a visit to Nigeria appealing is the lack of things to do while you’re there (or so it seems). After the family obligations of seeing this aunt or that cousin, you are hardly left with time to really explore and enjoy the city (Lagos). Besides catching up with old friends, lost in nostalgic recollections that have been immortalized in our minds, nothing else seems of high significance. We ooh and ahh whenever other countries/cities are mentioned because we have a mark we are dying to leave behind in order to fulfill our personal desires (bungee jumping in Bali – Check!).

What can I ooh over in Lagoss? Am I being unrealistic

For the Nigerians living abroad, what do you do when you visit Lagos? Lagosians, what do you do for a good time? Is there ANYTHING exciting to do there besides clubbing?? I am hoping your inputs on this issue will enlighten me better because others like me might think the same.

Like any JJC, I switched on my laptop on a mission to discover. Operation ‘Lagos Must Be Fun If Na Lie Make I Go Hug Transformer’. Was I disappointed after my long, exhausting, tedious search? Well, if you are reading this post, it means I am no more and it is now your duty to carry on this mission

Abeg no mind me jare, hehehehehe!

As a foodie first and foremost, I had to shortlist the places I need to visit if I come over as well as other places I discovered online. Feel free to add to this list as I am 100% sure very important places have been missed. When will most Nigerian businesses understand the value in investing in a good website? SMH.

I have compiled my list based on what I have read and seen. Getting some of these pictures wasn't easy but I thought a visual would also be a good representation to give you an idea of what I have in mind.

Before I carry on listing I want to thank the makers of this website http://lostinlagos.com/ for guiding me on this mission Trip advisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/, and Lets go there http://www.lgtnigeria.com/ were also very helpful. I also find another site that looked helpful but haven't had time to explore http://www.dasiko.com/

This includes my pick of restaurants, bars and nightlife (if it’s safe). I find it weird coming to Nigeria and eating other cuisines so I’ve selected mainly cafes/restaurants with a bar. I plan on getting authentic Nigerian food from food joints

1662
No. 2 Raymond Njoku Street, off Awolowo Rd, Ikoyi

Bar Campione
Bar and restaurant
13 Kasumu Ekemode Street, off Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island

Cafe Vergnano
The Palms Lekki, Lagos

Chrome
No. 82, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Opposite Eko Hotel, Victoria Island

Ember Creek
32 Awolowo Rd, Ikoyi

Sailor’s Lounge
Plot 1, block12 Admiralty Road (beside daytona phamacy) Lekki Phase 1

Saffron
Silverbird Galleria, Ground floor, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island

The Soul Lounge
Shop 20, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki

Art and Culture Lover’s
My picks

Nimbus Art Gallery (part of Bogobiri hotel)

Nike Art Centers

Black Heritage Museum
Badagry, Lagos

Lekki Conservation Centre
KM 19, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria

Lekki Market
Victoria Island, Lagos

Iga Idungaran (Palace of the Oba of Lagos)
Lagos, Nigeria

Place to Stay

Now I know Lagos does not lack in hotels so I won’t bother listing them here. However, one place was particularly orgasmic and I declare I must stay there!

I give you Bogobiri - My perfect mix of beauty, art and relaxation

Activities
Na this side fall hand big time but I can manage. Wetin I go do

Paintball – Yaaaay!
Empire Sports
Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos

Go Karting
(Chill at G lounge afterwards)
Oniru Estate, off Ozumba Mbadiwe, opposite Oriental Hotel, just after Mobil filling station

Kamp Ikare

Shopping...well let's not go there!

Lagosians, what do you think so far?

How come church is not on your list?
And you forgot Iya Mulika's canteen down the road

sexkillz: If you have not tasted Iya Basira's rice, you are on a long thing.

Make sure you call me before you leave, and I'll come pick you at the airport.

Do you remember that wanke and BOGO from school? Or the woman who sold bread and moi moi.
Or the bread and beans joint before school?
If all those exists, how can anyone call Lagos boring?

More eateries?
What do you guys do besides eat, bikonu!

sexkillz:
Make sure you call me before you leave, and I'll come pick you at the airport.

With the Bentley or Ferrari?

ijebabe:
With the Bentley or Ferrari?

Molue

Mynd_44:
Molue

Who asked you? Olofofo

ijebabe:
Who asked you? Olofofo

I'm just looking out for you

Don't you have a BIGV****** to drill

ijebabe:
Don't you have a BIGV****** to drill

She stood me up

She stood me up

Ijebabe, very nice work!

not only did you give a detailed list, you also provided visuals.

good job.

Come to my area, the sport city and I'll show you around...

Mynd_44:
She stood me up

Ijebabe please provide a detailed guide to the Red Light Districts of Lagos

Please no Agege/Mushin/Bariga trips...

We want high-quality v******s...

OLA SHAU FOOD CANTEN BESIDE AGEGE STADIUM, ONPOINT MEN

sdiq: OLA SHAU FOOD CANTEN BESIDE AGEGE STADIUM, ONPOINT MEN

No Agege Trips

sexkillz: Ije is in for it. . .

I swear

ijebabe:
With the Bentley or Ferrari?

the guy go bring plane wey he win for MTN Wonder promo con pick you now...

Lol. .

I was in this exact boat alittle over 18months ago when I returned to Nigeria.

I remember asking my friends almost everyday where the hangout spots were. Mind you, I'm not the out going type but I wanted to 'see lagos'. This was difficult as many of my friends lived outside nigeria plus I wasn't conversant with lagos roads.

My first solo sojourn to the Island was a write off. I unknowingly missed the red light on ozumba mbadiwe as I looked around for The Palms or Shoprite. I was escorted by the police to a corner where I was threatened with all sorts. SMH! let's just say police take my head open office. . .I parted with 10k.

Anyway sha, I know say I don digress.

Ember creek isn't bad. This joint is overlooking the lagos creek. Infact, you are seated next to the creek. You get to the see the beauty of lagos somewhat at night when the buildings on the otherside of the creeks and boats turn on their lights. Nice sitting arrangement. . .very cozy if you ask me.

Their food/menu no bad plus, they are decently prized.
Although, I have a problem with their pizza. . .very small and thin.

Another place is La Mange in Ikeja. Haven't really explored this place but I hear it is nice.

At Poster - why stressing yourself in Lagos as you on holiday. Why don't you relax in your nice apartment and be controlling things from there!

EVEN AMUSA FOOD CANTEN AT THE BACK OF MANKINDE POLICE STATION MAFOLUKU OSHODI

Is thy any place for buggeee jumpin jus like soweto towers!