3-6 Hours at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Maeve Power
Have you got 3-6 hours to spare at George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.
Run In The Park
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature CenterGet out of the airport terminal and into the fresh air during your layover. Head to Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center and spend your airport downtime enjoying the outdoors. Spend your time working up a sweat by running the 8+ miles of paved trails or spend your time leisurely strolling through the park and enjoying the scenery. The nature centre in the park also provides a variety of free guided tours so you can spend your time learning about the surrounding area. The park is open daily from 08:00 until dusk and the nature center is open daily from 08:00 – 16:30.Located 4.2 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. There are no direct public transport links from the airport to the park.Work Out
Planet FitnessDon’t let travel disrupt your fitness routine. Use your airport downtime to workout. Head to Planet Fitness for a full-service gym with cardio equipment, free weights and more. Work up a sweat and then freshen up with a shower before heading to the airport for your flight. You will need to bring your own towel and toiletries so don’t forget to put them in your carry on. Planet Fitness also offers hydromassage beds and massage chairs to help you relax and release stress.You usually need to be a Planet Fitness Black Card member to visit their gyms however Sanctifly premium members can use a Sanctifly pass to get 30 days access to all 1800+ Planet Fitness locations. You can find and book a Planet Fitness gym experience over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.Located 4.7 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. There are no direct public transport links from the airport to the park.Luggage Storage
As with most airport in the US, there are no luggage storage facilities available at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you have a layover at IAH and want to store your luggage try these options:- Ask at the airport information desk for recommendations on nearby luggage storage facilities.
- If you are heading downtown, check for luggage storage lockers at bus and train terminals.
- Use Google to find a luggage storage service. There are lots of apps and websites that offer luggage storage options on large cities across the US.
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