Local lake-country snacks and magazines right on the Main concourse
Lake Country Travel Mart sits in the Main terminal concourse at MKE and mixes a standard airport newsstand with Wisconsin‑themed gifts. You still get the basics: bottled drinks in the $3–$5 range, grab‑and‑go chips and candy, and a wall of magazines and paperbacks for the flight. It’s the spot you duck into between TSA and the gates when you realize you forgot gum or need something to read for a 2‑hour hop.
The shop leans into the “lake country” name with regional food gifts alongside the usual travel sizes. Look for Wisconsin snacks like cheese‑flavored treats and locally branded chocolates near the front racks, alongside small souvenirs such as state‑logo mugs and keychains that run around $8–$15. You’ll still find standard convenience standbys — pain relievers, phone chargers, and neck pillows — so a last‑minute packing miss doesn’t ruin a 6:00 a.m. departure.
Prices run higher than off‑airport, but in line with most Main terminal shops at MKE, with small souvenirs usually under $20 and basic travel items under $15. Selection skews practical rather than luxury; think $10 paperback for a Chicago run, not hardcover coffee‑table book. If you have a short connection in the Main concourse, this is a quick in‑and‑out stop where you can grab both a snack and a small Wisconsin gift without walking far from your gate.
Tip: If you want something local but packable, grab smaller snack bags or magnets at Lake Country Travel Mart rather than bulky items so they fit under the seat on a full 737.