The Official Airport Assistance Network of the World Airports
The Official Airport Assistance Network of the World Airports
Here are some solid activity suggestions when you’re at LAX, with terminal and specialty info:
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Terminal E Full-service Seafood, huge portions; a safe bet when you feel like having a sit-down meal and not an airport meal. Bayou City Bar -- Terminal D (near Gate D16) -- Another local-flavored bar serving fast food plates and cocktails; it is a good place to have a serving of relaxed drink before flying internationally in the concourse.
Rapid cafes and booths- Multiple outlets - Concourse cafes and markets-to-go: Scattered over A-E; convenient on fresh sandwiches, coffee and snacks to go.
Duty-free & international shopping — Terminal D — The primary duty-free area is in the international concourse, stocked with spirits, perfume and travel gifts for departures outside the U.S.
Hudson and specialty retailers — Terminals A–E — Newsstands, electronics at InMotion and local gift shops provide essentials and Houston souvenirs across the airsides.
The Centurion Lounge — Concourse D — American Express’ Centurion offers curated meals and comfortable spaces for cardholders; it’s a top pick for international travellers in D. United Club / airline lounges — Terminals B & C — United and other carriers operate clubs close to their gate areas; check membership rules and alternate lounges during Terminal B renovations.
Be Relax Spa — Terminal D — Short treatments and chair massages available airside near Gate D1, great for resetting before a long flight.
Art & passenger comforts — IAH features public art installations and generous seating zones; quiet corners near higher-numbered gates often provide the calmest spots to read or nap.
(Listings above reflect current airport concessions and services — see Sources for direct pages.)
If you’re staying airside, pick a nearby sit-down spot (Pappadeaux if you’re in E or a gate café elsewhere), then relax in an airline lounge or at a quieter gate end. Allow 30–45 minutes to return to your gate and clear any boarding procedures.
If you’ve already cleared immigration or arrived domestically, a quick taxi into downtown Houston lets you stretch your legs—try a walk around Discovery Green or a coffee in Midtown—then return with at least 90–120 minutes to spare for airport re-entry.
With more time, visit the Museum District or the Buffalo Bayou Park for a relaxed city slice before returning. Factor in 30–60 minutes each way depending on traffic, plus three hours before your flight for airport checks. Airport Assist can schedule your return to match recommended buffers.
