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Iconic & controversial artwork returns to Denver International Airport

08/13/26

Denver International Airport (DEN) put some of its most interesting and iconic art in storage during a multi-year construction project in the airport’s Great Hall. But now some of those murals and sculptures are coming back. Most have undergone restoration during their time off view. But with their return comes renewed chatter about conspiracy theories […]

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Large and small wooden spherical sculptures with cutouts, displayed in a modern airport terminal.

Hats off to the new artwork at Denver International Airport

07/08/26

We’re loving this new exhibition by artist Terry Maker that recently rolled into Denver International Airport (DEN). The work is called ‘Cowgirl Hat Ball’ and it has two parts. The larger sphere is made with more than 500 straw western hats attached to a wooden 10-foot diameter wooden structure. The smaller version, which Maker calls […]

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Do space aliens eat Toblerone bars at the airport?

07/07/26

We wish we were on a beach. But we’re here in the office working on stories about going to the beach. And, of course, airports. Outerspace aliens at Denver International Airport must move along Legend has it that there are space aliens and lizard people living in the underground tunnels at Denver International Airport (DEN). […]

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Heads up, lizard people: DEN Airport will reclaim the underground tunnels

05/26/26

There are lot of far out (but possibly true…) theories about outer space aliens and lizard people living in the underground network of tunnels at Denver International Airport (DEN). Over the years, the airport has leaned into and embraced the possiblities, with a “Conspiracy Theories Uncovered” exhibition and other nods to the urban legends surrounding […]

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People sitting and relaxing on benches and artificial grass inside a modern glass dome structure.

Enjoy Denver Int’l Airport’s Park on the Plaza

05/25/26

Pre-security outdoor spaces at airports are rare. But Denver International Airport (DEN) has an 82,000 square-foot open-air plaza that’s put to good use in multiple seasons. Located between the Jeppesen Terminal and the Westin Hotel, the plaza turns into a park during the summer. Passengers and visitors can play mini golf or cornhole, relax on […]

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Denver International Airport’s wild, wooden exhibit

04/16/26

(Artist: Nikki Pike) Wood, woodworking and the artististic expressions made with wood are showcased and celebrated at Denver International Airport (DEN) in a new exhibition titled, A Cut Above: Colorado Artists Working in Wood. On view through August 31, 2026 in Ansbacher Hall on the airport’s A-Bridge, the exhibit features work by contemporary Colorado-based artists […]

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Yes, that was a giant chicken at Denver Int’l Airport

02/22/26

For a lot of travelers the routine is get through security, grab a snack, find the gate, grab a seat and then zone out with what’s on their phone. But here’s a great reason to stay alert, look around and and glance out the window. Especially at Denver International Airport. Lucky ducks who looked out […]

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Fun new flights to Dollywood and Roswell, N.M

02/18/26

The theories about lizard people, secret underground bunkers and resident extraterrestials at Denver International Airport (DEN) have been swirling for years. Now we may have proof. This week DEN and United Airlines celebrated the inaugural flight of United’s year round nonstop service between DEN and Roswell Air Center (ROW). The Roswell site is linked to […]

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Travel tidbits from airports near you

02/11/26

The Stuck at the Airport team is in Vancouver, B.C. this week eating oysters, visiting museums and galleries and going shopping for valentine gifts. We’re keeping an eye on the airport beat, though, and sharing (below) some fun tidbits from airports in Pittsburgh, Houston and Denver. Pittsburgh’s new airport terminal gets a new play area […]

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