Best Ways to Pass the Time at PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport welcomes over 100,000 passengers on a normal day. This can make for a very busy atmosphere. With more than 1,200 airplanes flying in and out of Phoenix, delays sometimes happen, as with any other airport. So what can you do if you have to hang around for several hours waiting for your flight?
If you are traveling with children, check out one of the awesome play areas. Kids can unwind and play some video games instead of sitting in a chair getting restless. Grab a bite at Nathan’s hot dogs, Quiznos subs or California Pizza. Hudson Booksellers has a variety of books and magazines to browse through and pass some time. Choose a good one for the flight to keep the kids busy.
If you crave some good Mexican food, El Bravo can’t be beat. The salsa and chips are mouth watering and the stacked enchiladas are awesome. Great friendly service makes this a wonderful eatery. Round Table Pizza in terminal 2 offers several crusts and a number of toppings to choose from. Made fresh on the spot, Round Table pizza also offers a selection of sides and drinks to complete your meal.
For soups, salads and sandwiches check out the Paradise Bakery & Cafe. The “half combination” lets you decide what you want to eat. Salad and soup, salad and sandwich, or soup and sandwich. Roasted tomato is the soup du jour, but they add different specials daily. The baked goods are fresh daily and scrumptious. Grab a chocolate chip cookie or cinnamon roll for dessert.
Martini Bistro is as good as an airport bar gets. Serving martinis along with a food menu and full bar, it’s not a bad place to wait for your flight. The bartender. Frank, seems to have made quite a name for himself so it might be worth your stop.
If you can’t wait to arrive at your final destination to do some shopping, there are many shops at PHX for you to browse. The Team Shop has sports accessories and gifts for your favorite sports fan. A to Z Kids has gifts and accessories for children, and there are several shops selling sundries and apparel. Caved Inn has children’s toys themed around Arizona. For sausage lovers, Jodi Maroni’s not only has gourmet sausages for sale, but you can also obtain recipes and check out franchising opportunities.
Schedules don’t always go the way we would like them to, but it’s good to know if you are stuck at PHX you will find something to pass the time in an enjoyable way.
Roadrunner Limousine airport service is definitely your best bet for traveling around Phoenix. Why wait in line for a stuffy taxi when you can have your own personal ride? Always on time, clean comfortable luxury vehicles will whisk you away to whatever your next destination may be. Whether you are heading to a hotel or just sightseeing, Roadrunner Limousine can get you there in style. They will be waiting for you when you arrive so you don’t have to wait around.
