Souvenir Sunday: Dulles Int’l Airport

Posted on April 26th, 2009 by Harriet Baskas

Happy Souvenir Sunday!

When ever I touch down in an airport, I check out the shops in search of a great “of that city” souvenir.

If I buy, I have just a few rules:

1. No shot glasses or t-shirts.

2. Nothing more than $10.

3. Nothing generic or simply stamped with the city’s name. (See rule 1).

This week: President Obama paraphernalia from the America! shops at Dulles International Airport.

iad-barack-box2 I’m sure you can find these items – and more – in just about every D.C. souvenir shop right now, but there are plenty of folks who have long layovers at Dulles airport and never have a chance to get into town.

While the Barack-in-the-box definitely rings up at more than $10, standing next to the cardboard version of the president for a photo appears to be free.

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