Lagos State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Lagos

Lagos is a city in Lagos State district, Nigeria, home to about 9,000,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 213 places to visit — 96 churches, 50 mosques & dargahs, 19 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Water House (1 km), Holy Cross Cathedral (1 km) and Tinubu Square (1 km).

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Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos, Lagos State district, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lagos at a glance

Location
Lagos State district, Nigeria
Population
about 9,000,000
Coordinates
6.4541° N, 3.3947° E
Places within 50 km
213 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Lagos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lagos: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lagos

100 churches within 100 km of Lagos. The closest is Lars Peter Feld (1 km); the best-known is Water House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lagos

57 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lagos. The closest is Brazilian Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Lagos Central Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lagos

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lagos. The closest is Monument in Honour of Oshodi Tapa (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lagos

24 museums within 100 km of Lagos. The closest is TGA Studio (1 km); the best-known is National Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lagos

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lagos. The closest is Miss Beach Beautiful (1 km); the best-known is Tarkwa Bay (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Lagos

9 parks within 100 km of Lagos. The closest is Tinubu Square (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lagos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lagos
  2. 1 km Water House · church, Lagos State
  3. 1 km Tinubu Square · park, Lagos State
  4. 1 km Cathedral Church of Christ · church, Lagos State
  5. 1 km Freedom Park · park, Lagos State
  6. 1 km Holy Cross Cathedral · church, Lagos State
  7. 1 km Back to Lagos

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From travellers near Lagos

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How to reach Lagos

    All places near Lagos by distance

    Within 15 km of Lagos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lagos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches96100Lars Peter Feld (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs5057Brazilian Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1934Monument in Honour of Oshodi Tapa (1 km)
    Museums1224TGA Studio (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1518Miss Beach Beautiful (1 km)
    Parks99Tinubu Square (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Oke-Ofa Memorial Arcade (15 km)
    Other attractions14New Afrika Shrine (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Lagos Island (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Cluster (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lagos Lagoon (34 km)
    Caves22Abanijorin Mountain & Caves (5 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mater Ecclesiae Monastery Sangotedo (34 km)

    Lagos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lagos?

    Water House (church, about 1 km), Holy Cross Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Tinubu Square (park, about 1 km), Cathedral Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Freedom Park (park, about 1 km), Lagos Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lagos?

    213 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 50 mosques & dargahs, 19 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 15 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Lagos?

    Lars Peter Feld, about 1 km by road; Jesus Sanctuary (RCCG) (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Lagos?

    Brazilian Mosque, about 1 km by road; Mosque (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lagos?

    Monument in Honour of Oshodi Tapa, about 1 km by road; Old Secretariat at Marina (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lagos?

    Start in Lagos, visit Water House, then Tinubu Square, then Cathedral Church of Christ, then Freedom Park, then Holy Cross Cathedral, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lagos?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lagos’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lagos on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.