United Airlines Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on United Airlines, which operates 6 regularly scheduled daily non-stop flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia (PHL), departing between 7:40am and 10:15pm, and 4 additional non-stop flights, departing between 6:40am and 2:40pm on select days of the week. The average travel time from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
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During your Philadelphia vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo, opened in 1874, was the nation's first. By the late 1970s, the 42 acres tucked into West Fairmount Park had become run-down, with few financial resources. The zoo has since become a national leader, with nearly 1,800 animals. The Zoo celebrated its 125th anniversary with the opening of the PECO Primate Center, a breathtaking pavilion that blurs the line between visitors and its 11 resident species. Note that the basic admission ($16 per adult, $13 for children) will not cover a lot of special attractions like the new Channel 6 Zooballoon, a 15-minute ascent on a helium balloon that goes 400 feet high.The 1 1/2-acre Carnivore Kingdom houses snow leopards and jaguars, but the biggest attraction is the rare white lions. Feeding time is around 11am for smaller carnivores, 3pm for tigers and lions. The monkeys have a new home on four naturally planted islands, where a variety of primate species live together naturally.In the magical Jungle Bird Walk, you can walk among free-flying birds. Glass enclosures have been replaced with wire mesh so that the birds' songs can now be heard from both sides. The Treehouse ($1), opened in 1985, contains six larger-than-life habitats for kids of all ages to explore -- oversize eggs to hatch from, an oversize honeycomb to crawl through, and a four-story ficus tree to climb and see life from a bird's-eye view. The very popular Camel Rides start next to the Treehouse. A Children's Zoo portion of the gardens lets your kids pet and feed some baby zoo and farm animals; this closes 30 minutes before the rest of the zoo.Other exhibits include polar bears; the renovated Reptile House, which bathes its snakes and tortoises with simulated tropical thunderstorms; and cavorting antelopes, zebras, and giraffes that coexist in the "African Plains" exhibit. The zoo has a McDonald's across from the lion house. There is a Fidelity Bank MAC ATM machine at the North Gate. Try to arrive early in the day; it's a long hike from the more distant lots if you don't.
American Swedish Historical Museum
Modeled after a 17th-century Swedish manor house, this small museum chronicles 350 years of the life and accomplishments of Swedish Americans. Traditional Swedish holidays are celebrated year-round, including Valborgsmassoafton (Spring Festival) in April, Midsommarfest in June, and the procession of St. Lucia and her attendants in December.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
With the July 1993 opening of the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia made it clear that the future of the area depends on its ability to welcome tens of thousands of visitors weekly. The statistics are staggering: With 440,000 square feet of exhibit space, the center is larger than 30th Street Station. But what's really great about the $522-million Convention Center is how solid and elegant it is, and how nicely it fits in with its surroundings. Architects Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates shoehorned blocks of brick and limestone between I-76 in the back and Market Street in the front. Though the building is enormous, there is talk of expanding it so that it can host larger groups, and there have been problematic labor disputes with local unions who work the Center and set up for shows and meetings.Unless you're one of the millions the PCC hopes to lure in for a meeting, you'll need to take the public tour for a peek inside, though a walkway between wings of the adjoining Marriott does overlook a section. The highlight is a stupendous Grand Hall on the second level, evoking the train shed and headhouse of the Reading Terminal, which was the first incarnation of this building. Gray and black Mexican marble alternates with waterfalls, steel, and terrazzo, plus huge granite pylons for heating and cooling the mammoth space. Judy Pfaff's vast, kaleidoscopic Cirque extends airy steel and aluminum tubes over 70,000 square feet of space. Esplanades and corridors contain a veritable museum of 52 living artists (35 from Philadelphia) in one of the most successful public art projects of our time. In 1995, the Market Street entrance, the original Reading Railroad facade, was restored, with an escalator up to the Train Shed. The Marriott next door has a skywalk into the Great Hall. The 37-foot rotating electric guitar, tucked into the southwest corner outside, signals the popular Hard Rock Cafe. If you don't want to dine at Hard Rock, head for the beers and burgers of the Independence Brew Pub. And don't forget that Reading Terminal Market is downstairs.
Westin Philadelphia
The Westin opened with great fanfare as a gorgeous, paneled Ritz-Carlton in 1990. Although it's been fumbled with a bit by its owners, Starwood Hotels, this wonderful place seems to have emerged intact, with a blend of luxury amenities and service. And the location is convenient for business or leisure visits -- it is part of the Liberty Place shopping complex and a block from Walnut Street. While it's a bit higher priced than other Westins, it's a value compared to its luxury peers.A small porte-cochere and a ground-floor entrance on 17th Street lead to elevators that lift you up to the main lobby, which is a series of a living-room-like sitting rooms, plus a clubby bar and grill. The guest rooms feature bedside walnut tables, desks, firm beds with spindle-top headboards (and a luxurious four pillows), and Wedgwood or Sandwich glass lamps. Large walnut armoires house TVs, clothing drawers, and minibars. All rooms are provided with two phone lines and dataports. The modern bathrooms, improved by Westin, are outfitted with black-and-white marble, silver plate fixtures, magnifying mirrors, and lots of toiletries. The hotel runs frequent packages in tandem with museum exhibitions or other events.Facilities: Restaurant; lounge; small exercise facility; sauna; 24-hr. concierge; $8 transport to and from airport; fully equipped business center and meeting rooms; internal connection to the 70 Shops at Liberty Place; 24-hr. room service; laundry service; dry cleaning.
Rittenhouse Hotel
Among Philadelphia's luxury hotels, the Rittenhouse has the fewest and largest rooms and the most satisfying views. Built in 1989, it's a jagged concrete-and-glass high-rise off the western edge of Philadelphia's most distinguished public square. The lobby is tranquil and lovely, with inlaid marble floors and a series of frosted-glass chandeliers and sconces. Along with the Four Seasons and the Ritz-Carlton, it's the only AAA Five-Diamond Award holder in the state -- which may be why Bruce Willis, Mel Gibson, and Kevin Bacon have all made this their home for months at a time while filming movies in Philly.Every room at the Rittenhouse is actually a suite with a full living room area, bay windows, reinforced walls between rooms, and solid-wood doors. All have great views: The park is leafy and beautiful most of the year, and the western view of the Schuylkill River and the Parkway is dramatic. City scenes by local artists decorate the walls.Jean-Marie Lacroix, a superb chef formerly at the Four Seasons, helms Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, a chic restaurant overlooking the park, offering modern French cuisine. Smith & Wollensky, the New York steakhouse, has an outpost with a convivial bar off the main lobby, and the more casual Boathouse Row Bar & Grill has a late-night menu. The site was the original town house of painter Mary Cassatt's brother, and there is a charming trellised private garden adorned with three drypoints by Cassatt.Facilities: 3 restaurants; bar; lounge; 5-lane indoor pool; Adolf Biecker fitness club with sun deck, Cybex weight machines, and aerobic equipment; spa; sauna; steam room; concierge; executive business center; 24-hr. room service; massage; laundry service; dry cleaning.
Wyndham Philadelphia at Franklin Plaza
The Wyndham has been functioning as a convenient meeting center since 1980, and now the convention center, only 4 blocks away, fills this hotel sporadically. The complex dominates a full city block (unfortunately near the busy Vine St. Expwy.), and the lobby, lounge, and two restaurants are integrated under a 70-foot glass roof. The Wyndham lobby shows definite signs of fatigue, but is about to be renovated, and a 2004 update of the guest rooms has freshened their look. Request a west view above the 19th floor for an unobstructed peek at the Parkway, but be forewarned that the cathedral bells below ring at 7am, noon, and 6pm daily. Bathrooms are clean and bland.
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