How To
By
eHow Travel Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
For the Adults
Step1
Figure out how much free time you'll actually have. Check to see if your flight is late and whether it will arrive/depart in terminal A, B, C, D or E.
Step2
Go to the B/C Terminal retail area first and look for groups of white wooden rocking chairs set amidst floral planters. Sit down, get your bearings and decide where to go next; or stay and read in comfort until your flight.
Step3
Shop 'til you drop. Dozens of shops carry clothing, toys, collectibles, CDs, perfumes, chocolates and sporting goods. Be aware that you may have to check in some of your larger items or have them shipped (see Warnings, below).
Step4
Dine at bar/grill restaurants, snack bars, fast-food eateries or any number of sit-down restaurants. Note that a variety of eateries and shops can also be found in most of the other terminals.
Step5
Look for the permanent and rotating art exhibitions in all five terminals. Recent presentations have included sculptures, porcelain, woodworks and photography.
For the Kids
Step1
Cater to your kids' interests, if they are with you, to keep them from getting antsy or whiny. You also want to tire them out before they get on the plane.
Step2
Choose from numerous kid-friendly eateries in the B/C mall and throughout the airport concourses.
Step3
Take younger children (ages 1 to 7) to the Please Touch Aviation Station, located in Concourse E, near Gate E4.