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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by two airports- Philadelphia International Airport,
and the Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The Philadelphia International
Airport is the primary airport serving the Delaware Valley. It is Located
between the city of Philadelphia and Tinicum Township in Pennsylvania. The
airport offers scheduled domestic and international flights to Canada, the
Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. Travelers can avail
seamless connectivity between the airport and the city through the train
and bus service operated by South Eastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority
(called SEPTA) and taxis. The Northeast Philadelphia Airport serves as a
general aviation reliever airport for Philadelphia International Airport.
Explore Chicago
Chicago is the third-most populous city in the United States. It is located
along Lake Michigan in the state of Illinois. Its picture-perfect
waterfront skyline (led by Willis Tower, the second tallest building in the
Western Hemisphere) and a vibrant nightlife have earned the city the
nickname of global architecture capital. Chicago�s unbeatable leadership is
further powered by a stellar presence of 20th century architectural and
artistic masterpieces. Also of note in the city is the Chicago Park
District that consists of more than 570 parks, 31 sand beaches, several
museums, two conservatories and 50 nature zones.
Things to do in Chicago
Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a prominent civic center in Chicago. This lakeside
attraction along Lake Michigan is home to a wide range of public art and is
known for its four postmodern architectural highlights- the Jay Pritzker
Pavilion, Cloud Gate, the Crown Fountain and the Lurie Garden. The Jay
Pritzker Pavilion is a state-of-the-art pavilion with a picturesque stage
framed by curving plates of stainless steel. This pavilion hosts the famous
Grant Park Music Festival, a 10-week classical music concert series every
year in summer season.
Navy Pier
Built in 1916, the Navy Pier tops the rankings of tourist attractions in
Chicago. This 3300 foot-long lakeside attraction along Lake Michigan
comprises over fifty acres of parks, restaurants, gardens, shops and
exhibition facilities. Some of its top highlights are the Chicago
Children's Museum, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and scores of art works
like an anchor from the naval vessel USS Chicago.
Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums
in the United States. It was founded in 1879 and is now home to an
encyclopedic collection of 300000 artworks spanning more than 5000 years of
history and corresponding to various cultures around the world. Some
popular highlights here include works by Pablo Picasso and about 25000
pieces of European artworks dating back to 1100 AD.
Best Time to fly to Chicago
The best times to visit Chicago are early summer (in April and May) and the
fall season (in September and October). It is warm and sunny with maximum
daylight hours and full of several cultural festivals like Chicago Comic
& Entertainment Expo (April), Chicago Jazz Festival and Oktoberfest
Chicago (in September) and the Chicago International Film Festival
(October). Budget travelers can visit the city in winter season from
November to March to avail cheaper hotel and flight rates. It is freezing
cold but one can also enjoy events like The Magnificent Mile Lights
Festival (in November) during this time.
