14 Mar Four Exciting Cities For A 24-hour Layover
Whoever said “getting there is half the fun” certainly wasn’t flying in economy class. However, that’s not to say you can’t have a good time on the way to your next destination. On most international itineraries, you can stop in a city for up to 24 hours without it counting as a destination. That means that you typically don’t have to pay more, in dollars or miles, to stay somewhere overnight or to play games at wolfwinner casinos.
But where should you stay? The ideal layover city has several key qualities. First, it has to be an interesting city that’s worth visiting. Also, you’ll want to have popular attractions located relatively close to the airport. Furthermore, it always helps when the airport is accessible by public transportation. Here are four fun cities to spend up to 24 hours in during a layover or when you need to play games from casino South Africa online in a different location.
Seattle, Washington
This northwestern city is now a hub for Delta as it and several other carriers offer numerous daily flights to Asia. From the Seattle-Tacoma airport or “Sea-Tac” as the locals call it, you can take the Link light rail service to downtown in about 45 minutes. Once there, you can tour the famous Pike Place Market, visit the Aquarium, or go on a whale-watching cruise. Other downtown attractions include the Museum of Pop Culture, and of course, the iconic Space Needle.
Denver, Colorado
You might not consider this to be a major international hub, but the Mile High City now offers 26 international flights to destinations such as Tokyo, London, Munich, Paris, Zurich, and Iceland. And if you’re lucky enough to have a layover here, you can take the commuter rail straight from the airport to downtown’s Union Station in just 40 minutes. There, you will arrive within a few blocks of the Elitch Gardens amusement park, Coors Field, and the REI flagship store. Hop on RTD’s free 16th Street shuttle bus, and you can visit the Colorado State Capitol, the Denver Museum of Art, and the lower downtown dining and entertainment district. (See also: 7 Affordable Cities for a Craft Beer Road Trip)
Miami, Florida
Miami is an American Airlines hub and a major gateway for several airlines that offer service to Latin America and the Caribbean. It also offers convenient Metrorail service from the airport to downtown. Once downtown, you can visit Miami Beach, tour the Art Deco Historic District, or visit the spectacular Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium and the Jungle Island wildlife park.
Atlanta, Georgia
With over 103 million passengers in 2017, Hartsfield-Jackson International is the busiest airport in the world and a major international gateway. Better yet, the local MARTA train system offers convenient service to downtown in just about 20 minutes. Attractions there include the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and the College Football Hall of Fame. Other notable sites include the CNN Center, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.