Figure out how much free time you'll actually have. Check to see if your flight is late and whether it will arrive/depart in the Lindbergh (main) Terminal (Red, Blue, Gold and Green concourses) or in the Humphrey Terminal.
Eat in a full-service restaurant, such as Chili's or The Garden Restaurant, in the Lindbergh Terminal.
Have a drink in your choice of cocktail lounges located in all four concourses and in the Humphrey Terminal.
Munch on treats at snack shops throughout the airport.
Pick up a special gift at Touch the Earth, a unique specialty shop that carries Native American and regional gifts. The shop is located on the ticketing level of the Lindbergh Terminal. Merchandise includes jewelry, sandpaintings and fetish-spirit carvings. Be aware that you may have to check in or ship larger purchases (see Warnings, below).
Stop at the gift shops located throughout the airport for miscellaneous last-minute souvenirs or gifts, including leather goods and apparel.
Cater to your kids' interests if they are with you to keep them from getting antsy. You'll also want to tire them out before they get on the plane.
Choose from pizza, hot dogs, burgers and tacos to keep the kids fed and happy.
Take them to the Game Room in the Lindbergh Terminal near the Blue Concourse. Stay with them.
Relax with little ones in a nursery located on the upper level of the Lindbergh Terminal.
