Spending time at the airport isn’t exactly most people’s idea of a good time — but that’s starting to change in surprising ways.

“Airports have evolved so much in the last decade and now really try to prioritize comfort for passengers,” travel blogger Esther Susag told HuffPost. “Honestly, this might be an unpopular opinion, but I love going to the airport. And now with all the things they have to offer, it motivates me to get to the airport even earlier.”

In fact, many airports have even become destinations in their own right. From cultural exhibits and yoga rooms to rooftop views and therapy animals, your layover might hold more than just a food court and a crowded gate — if you know where to look.

With that in mind, here are 19 cool airport features you might not know about.

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