Going to the airport can be stressful, but delicious and convenient dining options, exciting shopping, and comfortable lounge spaces make the experience even better.
On Wednesday, USA TODAY announced the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Airports, identifying America’s best airports in areas such as bars, dining, shopping, grab-and-go food and lounges, based on reader votes. One of Wisconsin’s airports, Madison’s Dane County Regional Airport, was ranked in the top 10 best airports for shopping.
To determine the winners in “Shopping” and other categories, USA TODAY 10Best asked a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite airports in each category. 10Best editors then vetted these nominations and selected the final set of nominations that were presented to the voting public over a four-week period. Voting for the Airport 10Best category was held from August 26th to September 23rd.
It’s a shame that Milwaukee’s famous Recombination area didn’t make the list, but here’s why Madison’s airport shopping made it into the top 10.
Dane County Airport is one of USA TODAY’s 10 Best Airports for Shopping
Dane County Regional Airport is located on the northeast side of Madison. The airport recently underwent an $85 million, 90,000 square foot expansion.
MSN’s four shops highlight local culture and provide travelers with a convenient opportunity to stock up on last-minute souvenirs before leaving Wisconsin.
Before heading to security, travelers can check out the Lake Country Travel Mart, which sells Cheesehead, Wisconsin Badger gear, magazines, books, grab-and-go food, and more. After security, Madison XChange offers Badgers and Green Bay Packers gear, Wisconsin-inspired items, local cheese, and in-flight comfort items like neck pillows. Passengers can also borrow books through the in-store Read & Return program.
Madison XPress/CNBC’s temporary kiosks offer grab-and-go food, snacks, drinks and comfort items, as well as specialty local gifts. Finally, Capital Commons sells food, drinks, and snacks, as well as a variety of gifts.
All MSN stores have extended hours, so early morning or late night travelers don’t have to miss out on this unique Wisconsin shopping experience. According to the airport’s website, the three shops at the security checkpoint open before 5 a.m. and close when the last nearby flight departs. Kokuni Travel Mart’s business hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
USA TODAY 10 Best Airports for Shopping in 2024
Nashville International Airport (BNA) (Nashville, Tennessee)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (Detroit, Michigan)Orlando International Airport (MCO) (Orlando, Florida)Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (Phoenix, Arizona) .)Denver International Airport (DEN) (Denver, Colorado)Portland International Airport (PDX) (Portland, Oregon)Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) (Madison, Wisconsin)Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (Austin, Texas Dallas Love Field (DAL) (Dallas, Texas)Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) (St. Paul, Minnesota)
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