26 Underrated Airports That Are Surprisingly Great for Layovers

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Lisette Marie
November 4, 2025

24. Denver International Airport (DEN), USA: Architectural Icon & Conspiracy Hub

The security screening area at Denver International Airport. The view is from almost the same location as Image:Denver International Airport terminal.jpg, but facing the opposite direction along the building. David Benbennick took this photograph Friday. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @No machine-readable author provided. Dbenbenn assumed (based on copyright claims

Denver's airport is instantly recognizable for its striking white peaked roof, designed to evoke the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Beyond its distinctive architecture and vast scale, DEN is known for its extensive public art collection (including the controversial "Blue Mustang" statue) and a host of persistent, elaborate conspiracy theories involving underground bunkers, secret societies, and apocalyptic murals. This blend of iconic design, art, and bizarre folklore makes DEN a uniquely intriguing major US airport to transit through or explore.

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