While airports primarily function as transportation hubs, many of them have been equipped with restaurants and entertainment features to address the boredom experienced by many travelers stuck on a prolonged layover. More recently, there is a handful of US airports that have started offering restaurants and stores that truly give travelers an insight into the local culture without even stepping outside the airport.
LaGuardia Airport
Closely located to the iconic New York City, LaGuardia Airport has done a great job of emulating the charm of the Big Apple at its brand new Terminal C. Here, you can enjoy a classic brunch at the much beloved Bubby’s, which replicates the highly popular original location in the bustling Tribeca neighborhood.
Portland International Airport
If you’re traveling along the West Coast, Portland International Airport is sure to provide you with a first-hand experience of some of the best stores and restaurants that Oregon has to offer. Loyal Legion Brewery offers 96 beers on tap, each of which was brewed right there in the State of Oregon. Even the airport’s decor is authentic, with the timber used in the lattice ceiling sourced in collaboration with four Indigenous tribes of Oregon.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
This beautiful airport in Georgia captures all the charm that The Peach State has to offer. What’s particularly attractive about the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is its unmissable mock “town square”, with its glass ceiling and rocking chairs, transporting you to a screened-in Georgian porch.