New York, New York: LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Although it’s on the smaller side, the 680-acre LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is an ideal travel spot for people heading home after a trade show in New York, NY. As many as 30 million passengers choose LGA each year. Is that due to its 400 flights per day, or because there’s plenty to eat, see, and do? After spending a little time in this airport waiting for your flight, you can be the judge.

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Travel Times and Insider Tips

Although it’s only about 16 miles from the Javits Convention Center, plan for over an hour’s drive from your trade show to LaGuardia due to New York City traffic.
The airport’s website features helpful, real-time updates on security waiting times and walking times between terminals.

Top Places to Eat

Hopefully, you were able to grab at least one deli sandwich during your time in NYC—but if not, swing by Eli’s Essentials to check that food item off of your list.

LaGuardia also hosts local coffee shops like Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, Sweetleaf and Beecher’s, and Birch Coffee. And if you want a satisfying brunch featuring delicious pancakes, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Bubby’s airport location right inside LGA.

Things to Do

Lose yourself gazing at the Aquatique Show water feature.
Step into BeRelax for a massage, manicure, or pedicure.
Have a drink and nosh on snacks at one of several airline-specific lounges.

Souvenirs and Other Things to Buy

LaGuardia Airport offers the opportunity to shop ‘til you drop at The Bowery Bay Shops, a 15,000-square-foot area with local food, gifts, and sports apparel. If you’d rather not spend time in a mall setting, walk into the iconic FAO Schwarz for some life-sized stuffed animals and high-end toys.

If you’re hoping to buy a smaller gift or souvenir, pop over to McNally Jackson Books, an independent bookstore that offers plenty of options for bookworms.

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