![michel-stockman-HYEk7So9juc-unsplash.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23tSSAQ9DzxZ1UALQdeUBLBaDg5m57KMcj3pFqzKTWKpxXueSybgMXKhxEFX4JFY7rkpV.jpg) _{[Image by Michel Stockman](https://unsplash.com/photos/HYEk7So9juc)} *** ![54TLbcUcnRm4Bw8fmw3Y3deXChf9UQSDSsMgDEZRqWaYKqUqEhzKcXEvhdTrexrvUvt7Tnyy1nHNhd9vRn9FkxRVbAKQ8XYRnTJPGMGkLX3HFjZHKGNWxGQMM3GUzuKYCqiFNMP9G.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23uQLUcGXunmgjCZaxGhSZ4ALFtAxWAV1F5wNe7sSMWuFeSuvBkKP21weqEWu4Fkbg2cG.png) Hello everyone, how are you doing on this beautiful day? It is a good day to be up and about indeed. Of course, we sure had to have this topic. I probably won’t have much to say on this. I do not go out a lot, especially when I am in Lagos (my location presently). Lagos is just filled with people and vehicles that going out can be so stressful. I have had multitudes of opportunities to go out, both from friends and family members, but when I think about the traffic I will face both going and coming, I will just get discouraged. In this Lagos, you can go out and spend the entire day at various spots, having the time of your life. And believe me, there are a lot of places of attraction in Lagos. The issue now is when you choose to get home. While enjoying yourself you also have to be checking your time and doing calculations in your head to know if you will be able to beat the traffic if you leave at a certain time. ![sheyi-owolabi-WSu7qcT3rVg-unsplash (1).jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/241tLJGNv91CDgT71QiPLCt8UU3xaJ5aeuPeCSGHquCx9fwDv3LPr3C54jERtEKctbg3M.jpg) _{[Image by Sheyi Owolabi](https://unsplash.com/photos/WSu7qcT3rVg)} First of all, that dampens the festive spirit you are enjoying. Then when you do get on the road, whether you are the one driving or you are making use of public transport, the traffic is the same and it will humble you. All the euphoria you got from the enjoyment throughout the day will be lost. All the extra energy you had that enabled you to be displaying crazy dance moves on the floor will just vanish. Instead, you will be feeling tired and weary, and probably irritable. In the end, you just want everything to end so that you can go home. And when you get home, all that will be on your mind is to crash on top of your bed and sleep for three weeks straight. ![seun-idowu-0EhDwwtMDks-unsplash.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23tbGjeGzyFeRFjdU9Wy34bjaJj7ERWW9MrzqQtsDU88yywQNNBnymXCNAVjfjdX1WA4k.jpg) _{[Image by Seun Idowu](https://unsplash.com/photos/0EhDwwtMDks)} Yeah, that was exactly how I felt the last time I had gone out in Lagos. I had gone to Elegushi beach in Lekki, had my fun and then the traffic sucked it out of me. It was then I realized just how much I hated being in one spot without moving. If it had been during the day, I would have brought out my phone, but it was at night and we were stuck in traffic that would have been a horrible idea. So with nothing to distract my eyes except the long file of cars before us, I had to stay put. It was then I decided that the next time I would be going anywhere to have a great time, if I do not have a friend or family living close to that area I am planning to visit, then I will have to lodge in a hotel. Because if there is one thing I hate, it is this Lagos traffic. ![2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHA37mQtCuynkak9C9VAxm3nacdB7gLmLiZLuYVhHeNsRgxL6WKJoam3hs2B7ZLAp2jwaLFEwoAbLKzAfpv2DhtyvHbJunTbU58RMbxtkvefNK4qj8EA.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23uQjgVmrAnHpC8591rvFiqMt8qgbe4CrQ4gszk8VG46VKmR1tTLt4Yx4YtqwDd81r7Fi.png) Why am I saying all these? Just to let you know that while I know about many tourist destinations, I have been to ridiculously few. Scratch that, I have been to only one. And it was the beach I told you about. There are other places that are worthy of a visit, both by foreigners and locals, they include: 1. FELA SHRINE: This is one place I would love to go to in the future, maybe when I do make up my mind. It is located in Ikeja, Lagos and it is an entertainment center. Here, they have on display photo galleries of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, one of the greatest music legends Nigeria ever had. Also, there are music performances by his two sons Femi and Seun Kuti. That is what makes it such an attractive tourist destination. ![2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHA37mQtCuynkak9C9VAxm3nacdB7gLmLiZLuYVhHeNsRgxL6WKJoam3hs2B7ZLAp2jwaLFEwoAbLKzAfpv2DhtyvHbJunTbU58RMbxtkvefNK4qj8EA.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23uQjgVmrAnHpC8591rvFiqMt8qgbe4CrQ4gszk8VG46VKmR1tTLt4Yx4YtqwDd81r7Fi.png) 2. NATIONAL MUSEUM: This is located in Onikan Lagos and it has one of the finest galleries in Nigeria. There you will find beautiful brasses made in Benin City. And the main highpoint of this place is the bullet-ridden car that was owned by Nigeria’s former head of state who had been assassinated back in the year 1976. ![2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHA37mQtCuynkak9C9VAxm3nacdB7gLmLiZLuYVhHeNsRgxL6WKJoam3hs2B7ZLAp2jwaLFEwoAbLKzAfpv2DhtyvHbJunTbU58RMbxtkvefNK4qj8EA.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23uQjgVmrAnHpC8591rvFiqMt8qgbe4CrQ4gszk8VG46VKmR1tTLt4Yx4YtqwDd81r7Fi.png) 3. NATIONAL THEATRE: The beauty of this building is not just in the fact that it was built in the shape of a Captain’s hat, making it a cultural landmark and architectural masterpiece. It is also a house for ancient art although they are now beginning to feature new artists. ![2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHA37mQtCuynkak9C9VAxm3nacdB7gLmLiZLuYVhHeNsRgxL6WKJoam3hs2B7ZLAp2jwaLFEwoAbLKzAfpv2DhtyvHbJunTbU58RMbxtkvefNK4qj8EA.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23uQjgVmrAnHpC8591rvFiqMt8qgbe4CrQ4gszk8VG46VKmR1tTLt4Yx4YtqwDd81r7Fi.png) 4. QUILOX CLUB: This is for party lovers and those that would really love to have a great time. This club is one of the most famous in Africa, it is the one spot where socialites and celebrities go to have all their fun. It is not difficult to find tourists there. Whether you are there alone or with friends, you will never get bored when you are at Quilox. Just make sure you are going with a lot of money as well because that is one place that does not care about your bank account. I am sure you noticed I was only talking about hot spots in Lagos, now let me talk a little about outside Lagos. ![ayoola-salako-bAqih12-g9A-unsplash.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23tm7BgvpvmMAzvkP1d8ACr5sQ1wLaYZRLPDpJtofhbSi63kyAGxDkPgTUAL9shZ1q9aV.jpg) _{[Image of Ikogosi Warm Springs by Ayoola Salako](https://unsplash.com/photos/bAqih12-g9A)} 1. OLUMO ROCK: Once I can, this will be the first place I will go to. I have always had that dream since I was a young boy, and I will see it done soon. It is a mountain that is located in Abeokuta, Ogun state. In the olden days, it was used as a natural fortress during inter-tribal warfare. It is a very beautiful place to visit. ![2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHA37mQtCuynkak9C9VAxm3nacdB7gLmLiZLuYVhHeNsRgxL6WKJoam3hs2B7ZLAp2jwaLFEwoAbLKzAfpv2DhtyvHbJunTbU58RMbxtkvefNK4qj8EA.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23uQjgVmrAnHpC8591rvFiqMt8qgbe4CrQ4gszk8VG46VKmR1tTLt4Yx4YtqwDd81r7Fi.png) 2. IKOGOSI WARM SPRINGS: This is located in Ikogosi town in Ekiti state, here in Nigeria. It is a spring that has both warm and cold water that meets at a confluence, but both of them still retain their temperature. It is one of the most remarkable places in Nigeria, and I would love to visit it someday. ![2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHA37mQtCuynkak9C9VAxm3nacdB7gLmLiZLuYVhHeNsRgxL6WKJoam3hs2B7ZLAp2jwaLFEwoAbLKzAfpv2DhtyvHbJunTbU58RMbxtkvefNK4qj8EA.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23uQjgVmrAnHpC8591rvFiqMt8qgbe4CrQ4gszk8VG46VKmR1tTLt4Yx4YtqwDd81r7Fi.png) 3. OGBUNIKE CAVES: This is in a town called Ogbunike in Anambra state. It is a collection of caves that are quite blanketed by rainforest. There are lots of superstitions about the place, I would love to go visit someday. Of course, there are more, like Aso Rock, Obudu Mountain Resort, River Niger and the list goes on… ![2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHA37mQtCuynkak9C9VAxm3nacdB7gLmLiZLuYVhHeNsRgxL6WKJoam3hs2B7ZLAp2jwaLFEwoAbLKzAfpv2DhtyvHbJunTbU58RMbxtkvefNK4qj8EA.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23uQjgVmrAnHpC8591rvFiqMt8qgbe4CrQ4gszk8VG46VKmR1tTLt4Yx4YtqwDd81r7Fi.png) There are a lot of places to visit in Nigeria, we have loads of eye-catching destinations that you will never forget. And although our government is not really paying adequate attention to this sector, some of them are still able to forge on and stay active and people are still able to visit. But these days, first with Covid and now with the rising cases of insecurity hitting the country, it is probably best to just stay at home and watch movies. I know I keep saying “I would love to go to…”, that is because I really do. But when I think of the hassle that it all entails, I will just shrug and choose to stay at home instead. These days, for anything that needs me to enter more than one vehicle, I wash my hands off it. Unless that thing is an emergency or it will give me money. Other than that, I will just stay at home. Unless I have the money to book a room at the hotel. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the post. Whenever you can, come to visit sometime and I will brave the Lagos traffic for you, making sure you have the best time. But till then… ![nupo-deyon-daniel-67ruAEYmp4c-unsplash.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/243zdWRXPF7VvRQG8oVm24Eyt71uCCRT51HBu4pCo4zq3yp68DyRQD1S2cgUDKGzYPM4f.jpg) _{[Image by Nupo Deyon Daniel](https://unsplash.com/photos/67ruAEYmp4c)} Thank you for reading. ![54TLbcUcnRm4Bw8fmw3Y3deXChf9UQSDSsMgDEZRqWaYKqUqEhzKcXEvhdTrexrvUvt7Tnyy1nHNhd9vRn9FkxRVbAKQ8XYRnTJPGMGkLX3HFjZHKGNWxGQMM3GUzuKYCqiFNMP9G.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bruno-kema/23uQLUcGXunmgjCZaxGhSZ4ALFtAxWAV1F5wNe7sSMWuFeSuvBkKP21weqEWu4Fkbg2cG.png) _{This post was inspired by the topic chosen by the community which is: [Tourism In Your Country](https://hive.blog/hive-153850/@kronias/weekly-featured-contents-oror-week-08-edition-01-oror-pollution). Feel free to try it out, you will enjoy it.} _{Borderline credit: @deimage}

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