Another Michigan airport is getting national recognition. Recently we told you that Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport was voted the No. 2 airport in the U.S. - now a bigger Michigan airport has received not one, but three national honors.

USA Today and 10best sought to find the best large airport in the country, the best airport for dining, and the best airports for shopping.

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A panel of experts chose 20 airports in each category and then it was put up to a public voted.

Detroit Metro Airport was voted in the top 5 in each category!

Detroit Metro Airport Voted No. 3 Large Airport in U.S.

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) came in as the third best large airport in the U.S. in USA Today and 10best's poll.

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It was beaten out only by Nashville International Airport (No. 2) and Tampa International Airport (No. 3).

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USA Today describes DTW as Michigan's busiest airport, with more than 30 million annual passengers. With over four miles of space, you'll find plenty of shopping, dining, and lounge options.

DTW Voted No. 2 Best Airport Shopping in the Country

Detroit Metro Airport has claimed the No. 2 spot for the airport with the best shopping in the U.S.

Nashville International Airport nabbed the top spot.

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At DTW, you'll find a variety of retail options, from newsstands and bookstores to cosmetic counters and clothing boutiques. More are on the way!

Some of the stores at DTW are:

  • Brooks Brothers
  • Brookstone
  • Creative Kidstuff
  • Detroit!
  • Dylan's Candy Bar
  • Estee Lauder Beauty Boutique
  • Forbes Newstand
  • Ink by Hudson
  • Johnston & Murphy
  • Michigan Sports
  • Michigan Treasures
  • Sound Balance
  • Spanx
  • Vino Volo
  • World Duty Free

DTW Ranked No. 2 Best Airport for Dining in U.S.

DTW is a great place for foodies! The Detroit Airport has been voted the No. 2 best airport for dining in the country.

It was beaten out only by Tampa International Airport.

At DTW you'll find everything from Metro Detroit favorites to national chains. Options include grab-and-go meals to sit-down restaurants.

Here are some of the dining options at DTW:

  • Andiamo
  • Cat Cora's Taproom
  • Chick-fil-a
  • Chili's
  • Coffee Beanery
  • Corridor Kitchen
  • Detroit Street Lunchbox
  • Embers - A Fire & Ice Lounge
  • Gordon Biersch
  • Harvest & Grounds
  • Leo's Coney Island
  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Max & Erma's
  • McDonald's
  • Mezza Mediterranean Grill
  • Palazzolo's Artisan Gelato
  • Papa Joe's Dining Room
  • Pinkberry
  • Plum Market/ Zingerman's
  • Popeye's
  • Potbelly
  • Q'doba
  • Subway
  • The Shed Bar

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