Lonely PlanetJul 2213 things to know before visiting Lagos, NigeriaFollow these local tips to get the most out of your trip to Lagos, Nigeria’s thrilling commercial and entertainment capital.The eastern end region of Lagos22 things in this storyLagos Fashion WeekFestivalIt was founded in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele and it is Africa's largest fashion event drawing considerable media…Detty DecemberFestivalShowcases the best of Lagos' entertainment sceneNike Art GalleryGallerySee over 20,000 artworksYemisi Shyllon Museum of ArtMuseumSee rare collection of Nigerian workLUFASIZooNature park for refreshing forest airMUSONFestivalOffers drama, classical music, and danceIkejaNeighborhoodThe capital region of LagosBadagryNeighborhoodThe far west region of LagosIkoroduNeighborhoodIt is located to the north-east of Lagos, along the Lagos Lagoon and shares boundary with Ogun State.Lagos IslandNeighborhoodIt was the capital of Lagos State until 1957.EpeNeighborhoodThe eastern end region of LagosBRTPlaceBus rapid transit for city transportationdanfoBarLicensed minibuses for public transportationkeke marwaPlaceThree-wheeled transports for neighborhood shuttlesokadaPlaceMotorcycle taxis for neighborhood shuttlesLagos Books and Art FestivalFestivalLagos FringeFestivalLagosPhotoFestivalLagos International Jazz FestivalFestivalLagosRidePlaceUberPlaceBoltPlaceRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →