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(#1) John F. Kennedy International Airport
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What Happens There: Need a cap fixed? Feel like you have a cavity and just want to get it filled so you can get on with your life? All that can be accomplished within the walls of JFK International Airport. While the JFK dentist's office is mostly used by employees, passengers are more than welcome to stop by.
How You Get There: The JFK dentist's office can be found on Farmers Blvd.
And if you're looking for something to munch on after your dental work, check out our list of the best places to eat in JFK Airport.
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(#2) McCarran International Airport
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What Happens There: Ideally, guests can retreat to these secret rooms to get some much-needed sleep. More than likely, however, visitors will spend their time staring into the void, thinking about how much money they spent over their three-day weekend. If someone's exhausted enough and has the time, they can grab a nap before boarding their plane.
How You Get There: Find the ZEROlevel Fitness & Wellness section. Once there, sleep rooms can be rented for $5 an hour, with discounted rates for longer blocks of time. Aside from a chance at much-needed relaxation, a room rental also grants users access to a gym and showers.
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(#3) Daniel K. Inouye International Airport In Honolulu Has A Secret Garden
What Happens There: Many travelers undoubtedly use this spot to contemplate whether or not they should just drop everything and stay in Hawaii. Others have simply used the space to clear their heads before a long flight. The area has Chinese, Japanese, and Hawaiian gardens along with numerous ponds filled with fish. The garden also features miniature waterfalls and greenery as far as the eye can see.
How You Get There: Find the gardens surrounding the Terminal 2 ticketing lobby and the E gates of the airport.
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(#4) O'Hare International Airport
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What Happens There: Like many hidden airport spaces, this yoga studio is meant to help passengers and employees alleviate the stress of air travel. The space is open daily, and anyone can stop by to stretch out or work their core while they wait for their flight.
How You Get There: Go to the mezzanine level of Terminal 3 to find this 15-by-16-foot bamboo-floored space. Frosted glass provides guests with privacy while they center themselves. The space is painted in soothing tones to calm travelers' nerves after bouts of turbulence.
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(#5) Burlington International Airport
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What Happens There: If you want to relax and contemplate your travels while passing through Vermont, head to the roof of Burlington Airport's parking garage for a special surprise. The roof features walkways winding through lush areas of flowers situated near a solar panel array.
How You Get There: The rooftop garden is truly an airport secret. There are no signs telling passengers how to get there, so some investigation is required. Once you're in the parking garage, keep walking towards the top until you come to a "heavy, unmarked door." Push through to find a garden you'll likely have all to yourself.
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(#6) Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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What Happens There: Whether you're religious, spiritual, or just want to take a break from the rest of the world, Schiphol Airport's Meditation Centre boasts three rooms offering very different experiences. The Quiet Room is a space for prayer or meditation, the Reading Room is designed for reading spiritual literature, and the Meeting Room is a place where travelers can gather.
How You Get There: Head up to the second floor and look for a sign featuring a kneeling figure. Inside the center, you can take time for yourself or speak to one of the full-time religious leaders on staff.
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(#7) Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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What Happens There: Traveling with a dog is always a little stressful. This Atlanta-area airport provides several different spots for canine companions to stretch their legs and get a drink on some grassy turf. There are two outdoor parks and various relief areas.
How You Get There: Hartsfield-Jackson features numerous pet relief areas throughout the property, but to find Poochie Park - the 1,000-square-foot dog park - head to the ground transportation area near Domestic Terminal South. The park is just outside of the doors marked W1 and W2.
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(#8) Dubai International Airport
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What Happens There: The walkway in Dubai International Airport serves many functions. It's a digital aquarium offering dazzling displays of technology while simultaneously acting as one of the world's largest pieces of facial recognition tech.
How You Get There: Guests actually have to walk through this tunnel to fly out of Dubai. The passageway was implemented as a means of foregoing stringent airport security policies in favor of tracking travelers throughout the airport. With 80 cameras in the walkway scanning passengers as they travel through the area, it offers a visual feast, directing travelers to look straight into a camouflaged camera.
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(#9) Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
- Airport
What Happens There: Passengers can use these showers to clean up after a long flight. While the facilities can be used for as long as necessary, only 15 minutes of hot water are available for each guest.
How You Get There: The shower rooms can be found near the Plaza Premium Lounge by Zone A, and they're open to the public. Although the rooms are marked with a sign, they're easy to miss if you're not looking for them. Towels are available for purchase from a shop around the corner, and the facilities feature a place for guests to store their items while showering.
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(#10) Los Angeles International Airport
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What Happens There: While waiting for a flight, travelers can kick back and check out the view from the top of LAX. This can be done from the top of the Theme Building's observation tower or with one of the telescopes provided by the airport - both options are free.
How You Get There: Anyone familiar with LAX will recognize the giant dome structure in the middle of the parking section, but few people realize that it's open to the public during the second weekend of each month. Just park in one of the airport's many garages and walk up to the Theme Building.
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(#11) Denver International Airport
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What Happens There: The mysteries of Denver International Airport have spawned a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories, many of which concern the airport's underground tunnels. However, according to those in charge, the massive tunnels are actually used to move baggage from one end of the airport to the other.
How You Get There: It is neither safe nor legal to venture beneath Denver Airport, so do not attempt to do so. However, past visitors have found surprisingly easy ways into the tunnels that run parallel to the tram. Near the end of Concourse C is a large steel door which adventurous guests have used for years to enter and explore the tunnels.
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(#12) Incheon International Airport
- Airport
What Happens There: There's no reason to be bored in South Korea's Incheon International Airport, but travelers looking to take in some culture during a layover will love the Korea Culture Experience Center. Inside, travelers learn to make Korean crafts like fans and pencil cases at no cost. It's a great way to pass the time for both kids and adults.
How You Get There: The two experience zones are near the gates directly across from the live music stages at either end of the terminal. The rooms are decked out with various craft items, so just pop in and start crafting.
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(#13) Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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What Happens There: In the quiet areas, passengers can rest, get some much-needed shut-eye, and recharge their batteries - both personal and technological.
How You Get There: The designated quiet areas in the Minneapolis-area airport are in Terminal 1, the busier of the two terminals. To reach one of these areas, go up to the observation deck between Concourses D and E, behind the escalators and baggage claim. Once there, enjoy spacious benches and plenty of power outlets.
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In the past, waiting for a flight was a long waiting time for many passengers, it seemed that the only way to pass the boring time was to rely on a novel or shopping in duty-free shops. However, with the development of technology, airports in various countries have begun to provide passengers with more high-tech and fun facilities and considerate services, such as archeology to butterfly viewing, or viewing Rembrandt’s famous paintings. These cool amenities not only bring unexpected convenience and fun to passengers but also greatly enhance the competitiveness of the country where the airports located.
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