6) McCarren International, Las Vegas (LAS)
It’s the primary commercial airport serving the Las Vegas Valley about 5 miles south of downtown Las Vegas. It’s ranked among the top 10 US airports by ThePointsGuy.com. As one can imagine, it’s loaded with entertaining amenities. Attractions include an aviation museum, a kids unsupervised play area, a multitude of gaming favorites, as well as exercise encouragement. Fly Fit is a series of designated walking paths throughout the airport where visitors are encouraged to walk about a mile following one of the routes on an overhead map. If you’re into bling and shopping, there’s no shortage of choices at LAS. To round out a stopover, there’s a wide assortment of dining options – everything from fast food courts to sit-down full service restaurants, as well as meals to go. The airport also features quite an array of interesting artwork that reflects the beauty of this desert oasis. Its displays include everything from local school children’s hanging airplane sculptures to a 152-foot mural depicting the historical journey of Las Vegas itself.
