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Restaurant and Entertainment Guide
for the General Aviation Pilot
This Guide will give the reader an idea of where to go
for restaurants and entertainment on short dinner flights,
day trips, and overnights in the mid-Atlantic states. No
guarantees are implied as to the accuracy of the
information. The latest update of the information is
indicated by a date in brackets after the entry. The
document will be updated as necessary in order to provide
the best possible information. Telephone numbers are
provided when known and any first hand or reliable source
information is included. Any input to update or augment this
document is appreciated. Contact the author/editor, Gary
Harris at CIS 71614,3612 or via the Internet at
71614.3612@compuserve.com.
[Edited 12/95]
Delaware
Middletown-Summit Airpark (N92): Howard's Family Restaurant.
Nearby with courtesy car service. Ask at FBO desk for
transportation. Jean's Luncheonette. Also nearby and FBO can
arrange courtesy car transportation.
Wilmington-New Castle Co. (ILG): Landing fee. Dutch Pantry
Restaurant. Adjacent to the airport near the Control tower.
(302) 322-4467. Air Transport Command Restaurant Theme
restaurant located less than 1/2 mile away, easy walking
distance. (302) 328-3527. Lone Star Steakhouse. About 1 mile
from field. No details available. (302) 322-3854. [5/95]
Maryland
Annapolis-Lee Airport (ANP): Hayman's Crab House. A popular
seafood restaurant about one block south on Route 2. Adam's
Rib House. A little more than 1/2 mile down Mayo Rd. [4/94]
Cambridge (CGE): Runway Restaurant. Small cafe located on the
airport open for breakfast and lunch. (410) 221-0883. [9/95]
College Park (CGS): 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant. On airport.
One of a large chain of aviation oriented restaurants.
Always good. (301) 699-9400. [9/95]
Crisfield (W41): Waterman's Inn. Seafood restaurant near the
city docks. approximately $3.00 cab ride or sometimes the
airport manager may have a loner car. [4/94]
Cumberland-Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE): Hagenbuch's
Restaurant. About 1 mile from the airport. The FBO can
sometimes offer a courtesy ride. [4/94]. The terminal for
the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is 3 miles from the
airport. The 32 mile, 3 hour round trip from Cumberland to
Frostburg passes through some of the most scenic countryside
in the region including Cumberland Narrows, Helmstetter's
Horseshoe Curve a tunnel, and mountain scenery along a 1300
ft. ascent. Operates all months except January, February,
and March. Call 1-800-TRAIN-50 or (301)759-4400 for details.
[10/95]
Easton (ESN): Easton Airport Restaurant. Sandwiches, burgers and
lighter fare. Excellent food. Walking distance. Telephone
for terminal (410) 822-8560. [9/95]
Frederick (FDK): Airway Cafe. Open for breakfast and lunch on
weekdays and most of the day on Saturday and Sunday. Typical
diner fare and atmosphere. (301) 662-3077. [10/95]
Hagerstown (HGR): Nick's Airport Inn. Recommended by many pilots
in the area. On airport. (301) 733-8560. [10/95]
Ocean City (N80): Several restaurants nearby and the boardwalk
in this resort area can make for a pleasant day trip or
overnight. Transportation to boardwalk is about $2.00.
[4/94]
Salisbury-Wicomico Co. Regional (SBY): Runway Cafe. In the
terminal building, generally closed evenings. (410) 860-
1349. Murphy's Dockside. About 5 miles from the airport. Bay
Land Aviation offers a courtesy car for local use.[4/94]
Stevensville-Bay Bridge (W29): Hemmingway's. Easy walking
distance. There is a worn path through the high grass behind
the tetrahedron on the north side of the runway that will
lead you to the marina maintenance and storage area. Follow
the gravel road to the water and then the walkway along the
water to the last building on the path. Casual dining on the
banks of the Chesapeake Bay with an unobstructed view of the
sunset near the base of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Kent
Island. Seating inside or on the deck outside. Prices are
moderate ($25-$35 per person for dinner) and the food is
excellent. Their specialty is crab. (410) 643-CRAB.
Reservations are suggested [9/95]. Kent Manor Inn. A little
more formal than Hemmingway's. The restaurant will provide
transportation for the 1/2 mile ride to the Inn. A courtesy
phone is located on the side of the FBO in the breezeway
next to the pay phone. Reported as having a great Sunday
Brunch. (410) 643-5757. [9/95]
Stevensville-Kentmorr (3W3): Turf runway, no night operations.
Kent Manor Inn. See Stevensville-Bay Bridge. Kentmorr
Marina Restaurant. Park on the north side of the runway at
the bay end, opposite the homes/hangars, and walk a block to
the marina. Great crab cakes. Listed in Private Pilot
Magazine article "Where to Eat" in 1993. [4/94]
Westminster-Carroll Co. Regional-Poage (W54): Bullock's Airport
Inn. Walking distance from airport. Lunch and dinner served
7 days per week. (410) 857-4417. [10/95]
New Jersey
Atlantic City-Bader Field (AIY): Atlantic City boardwalk only 1
mile away. Taxis available. Nothing much available at the
airport itself but it is the closest airport to the casinos.
[9/95]
Hammonton Municipal (N81): Cathy's Cafe. Good small restaurant
at the south end of the field. Nothing fancy, but good food.
Opens around 9am. [4/94]
Millville Municipal (MIV): Flightline Restaurant. Very popular
local spot, especially on Saturday mornings. The restaurant
has approximately 15 to 20 tables seating 2 to 4 people.
(609) 825-3200. [11/95]
Pittstown-Sky Manor (N40): Sky Manor Restaurant. Good food and
plenty of it priced right. Closed on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays. (908) 996-3442. [9/95]
Wildwood-Cape May County (WWD): Parking fee of $6.00. Flight
Deck Restaurant. Reported to have good food but no details
available. (609) 889-0770. Cape May with its Victorian
homes, boardwalk, seaside atmosphere, and location on the
Atlantic Flyway bird migration route make this a good
candidate for day trips or weekenders. The tourist
population soars in the summer and begins to slow down in
October. A shuttle is available to and from town. There are
many bed & breakfasts in the area and reservations can be
made through the Cape May Reservation Service at 1-(800) 729-
7778. [4/94]
Pennsylvania
Allentown (ABE): Glass Terrace Restaurant. In the terminal
building. (610) 264-1519. Sheraton Jetport Inn. Reported to
have an excellent Sunday breakfast (8-10am) and lunch (11am-
2pm). The FBO can help arrange transportation to the
restaurant. (610) 266-1000. [4/94]
Altoona-Blair Co. (AOO): Flight Line Restaurant. In terminal
building. Reported to feature home style cooking. [10/95]
Centre Hall-Penn's Cave (N74): Penn's Cave. Less than 1 mile
from this privately owned, public use airport located about
50 miles SE of State College, is touted to be the world's
longest underground river. There is a great nature walk to
the cave or a courtesy car is available. Entry fee to the
Cave is $7.00. There are adjacent camping facilities
available for fly-ins. Attended during daylight hours and
fuel is available. Telephone for Penn's Cave (814) 364-1664.
[4/94]
Easton (N43): Fork's Valley Inn and Restaurant. Only 1/4 mile
from the airport. Courtesy car available at FBO. (610) 253-
7458. [9/95]
Gettysburg-Doersom (W05): $5.00 landing fee and $5.00 parking
fee with or without fuel. Herr's Tavern Bed & Breakfast.
About 1/4 mile east of the field toward Gettysburg on Route
30.
Harrisburg (CXY): Airport One Family Restaurant. Easy walking
distance from Capital City airport (less than 1/2 mile).
Good food, varied menu, homestyle cooking. Diner type
atmosphere similar to small version of Shoney's or Denny's.
(717) 770-0540. Hardee's. Easy walking distance (less than
1/2 mile). [10/95]
Harrisburg (MDT): Alfred's Victorian Restaurant. 5 minutes from
the airport by taxi. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. (717)
944-5373. [10/95]
Honesdale-Cherry Ridge (N30): Cherry Ridge Restaurant. On west
side of field near wind sock. Overlooks the runway and
reported to have excellent food and service. [4/94]
Johnstown-Cambria Co. (JST): Skyway Lounge. Restaurant located
in the terminal and reported to serve good food. (814) 539-
8829. [4/94]
Kutztown (N31): Kutztown Diner. Family owned restaurant located
at the edge of this small town airport. Reported to serve
good food at good prices. Popular with local area pilots,
especially for Sunday breakfast. Park your plane in the
grass next to the restaurant. (610) 683-5450. [4/94]
Lancaster (LNS): Restaurant in terminal building serves a good
breakfast. (717) 569-4102. [4/94]
Latrobe-Westmoreland Co. (LBE): Blue Angels Restaurant. Located
on the top level of the terminal building. Good food with
panoramic view of the airport. Highly recommended by several
pilots for the Sunday brunch. Good candidate for fall
foliage trip. (412) 539-3980. [10/95]
Mount Joy- Marietta; Donegal Springs Airpark (N71): Jackie's
Restaurant. On field. No info. Railroad House Bed &
Breakfast. 3 miles from airport. FBO will call for courtesy
pickup. [4/94]
Pottstown-Limerick (PTW): Airport Hotel and Restaurant. Located
about a block from the airport. Go out to the main road and
turn right. (610) 495-7626. [4/94]
Reading Regional-Spaatz Field: (RDG): Wild Wings Cafe. Located
in the terminal building on the south side of the field next
to the tower. There is transient parking available between
the west end of the terminal and the hangar. This is a
popular restaurant for locals and pilots alike. They accept
dinner reservations which are recommended for the dinner
hour. The menu is varied ranging from breakfast items
(separate menu) to snack foods, sandwiches, burgers, dinner
entrees, delicious desserts, and of course the house
specialty...wings. Fourteen different varieties of wings are
available and M-F from 4:00pm to 11:00pm they offer all-you-
can-eat wings. The restaurant is open M-F 6:00am til
midnight, Saturday 8:00am til midnight, and Sunday 8:00am to
10:00pm. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is casual.
Seating for lunch and weekend breakfast is not a problem.
(610) 478-1747. [11/95] Mid-Atlantic Air Museum. Located
on the north side of the field. Transient parking available
at CAP Aviation, an FBO next to the museum. Telephone for
museum - (610) 372-7333. [5/95] Outlet Stores. Reading is
known as "The Outlet Capital of the World". In the city and
within 15 miles of Reading there are over 300 Outlet Stores
for all manner of merchandise accessible by taxi or rental
car from the airport. The city is speckled with good
restaurants for the day tripper and many hotels and Bed &
Breakfasts for the power shopper. More information is
available through the Reading and Berks County Visitor's
Bureau at 1(800)443-6610. [11/95]
Smoketown (37PA): Located on the eastern outskirts of Lancaster
County, next to the old PRR tracks. Smoketown is a neat,
well kept airport owned and operated by an Amish Family. No
food is available on the field but only a short walk away to
the right on the main road is T. Burke's Deli. Great
sandwiches and light fare available except closed on Sunday.
(717) 293-0976. Gavin's Home On The Range. Take a left on
the main road and a short walk to another restaurant. Full
menu available but specialty is buffalo steaks and burgers
with homemade pies for dessert. Open weekdays and Saturdays.
(717) 399-2194. [4/94]
Toughkenamon-New Garden Airport (N57): Located 25 nautical miles
west of Philadelphia. On the airport there is the Colonial
Flying Corps Museum and many vintage planes on the ramp.
Nearby are the fabulous Longwood Gardens. The 300 acres of
landscaped gardens and 700 acres of meadows and woodlands
were originally given to George Pierce in 1701 by William
Penn. Pierre S. du Pont purchased the estate in 1906 and
made many improvements to the land and dwellings. The estate
was bequeathed to the public upon du Pont's death in 1954.
The Gardens are among the finest in the world. There is a
nominal entry fee to the estate. Expect to spend a full day
or more roaming the magnificent estate grounds.
Williamsport-Lycoming Co. (IPT): Skyview Restaurant and Lounge.
Located in the terminal building with a nice view of the
Susquehanna River and mountains. Good place to spend a fall
season brunch. (717) 368-2031. [4/94]. Little League
Museum. About 5 miles from the airport. Transportation info
available at FBO. Telephone for museum (717) 326-3607.
[5/95]
Rhode Island
Block Island State (BID): Quaint New England fishing village.
Cars restricted to residents only. Easy local transportation
to town center. Restaurants, accommodations. [9/95]
Virginia
Charlottesville (CHO): The Airport Alley Snack Bar in the main
terminal. Deli with seating for sit down lunch. Open 6am-6pm
M-F, 6am-2pm Sat, and 9am-5pm Sun. The FBO is located at the
south end of the field where you can park your plane and get
a ride to the terminal in their van. After lunch, the
restaurant staff will call the FBO and they will pick you up
for the trip back to the plane. Prices are very reasonable,
$4.00-$6.00 for a typical lunch. The breakfast menu is
limited but adequate. (804) 973-2475. [11/95].
Charlottesville offers many fine dining establishments for
dinner that are accessible by taxi from the airport. In
order of distance from the airport a few are as follows. The
Silver Thatch Inn. On Hollymead Dr. (State highway 1520)
near Hollymead just off Rt. 29N about a mile or so south of
the airport. An 18th century Inn featuring Modern American
cuisine served in romantic candlelit dining rooms. Lodging
is available. Open Tues.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm. (804) 978-4686.
[11/95]. Aberdeen Barn. Just outside the by-pass off Rt.
29N on Holiday Dr. serving prime rib, steaks, and selected
seafood. (804) 296-4630. [11/95]. Oregano Joe's. Just
inside the Rt. 250 by-pass on Emmet St. (Rt. 29)
specializing in traditional Italian cuisine. Open for lunch
M-F and dinner 7 days. (804) 971-9308. [11/95]. The Old
Mill Room . Located in the Boar's Head Inn on Rt. 250W.
Regional cuisine served in the surroundings of a restored
grist mill. Four diamond rating by AAA serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner and Sunday brunch. Reservations
recommended. (804) 972-2230. [11/95]. Vivance. Authentic
Italian dining in classic New York 40's style atmosphere
located just inside the by-pass on Ivy Rd. (Bus. 250) on the
west side of town. (804) 979-0994. [11/95]. Northern
Exposure. New York bar & grill known for generous portions
for the price located on West Main St. (804) 977-6002.
[11/95]. Berlin & Company. Located on Rt. 250 East in the
Pantops Shopping Center serving steaks, burgers, and entrees
as well as specializing in no-fat/low-fat and vegetarian
selections. Open for lunch, dinner, and late night snacks.
(804) 979-5211. [11/95].
The following restaurants are located in the historic
Downtown district. 235 (in The Omni). A Virginia wine
country restaurant serving regional cuisine. There is live
music on weekends and 235 offers a Sunday Brunch. A courtesy
pick up is available from the airport (there is a speed-dial
phone in the FBO and the main terminal where you can call
the Omni directly, as well as most local hotels). (804) 971-
5500. [11/95]. South Street. Located in a 100 year old
grain warehouse. The menu includes steaks, pastas, and fresh
seafood (including live Maine lobster and raw bar). Open M-F
11:30am-2:30pm for lunch and 7 days after 6:00pm for dinner
with Sunday brunch served 10:30am-2pm. (804) 979-9300.
[11/95]. The Hardware Store Restaurant. Dine back in time
amid rolling ladders. A local favorite with a varied menu.
(804) 977-1518. [11/95]. C & O Restaurant. Innovative
French cuisine with formal dining room upstairs and casual
bistro downstairs. (804) 971-7044. [11/95].
Charlottesville offers many sites and points of
interest making it a prime candidate for overnight or even
weekend trips. Homes of the early Presidents of the U.S.
such as Monticello (Jefferson) and Ash Lawn (Monroe), the
University of Virginia, Michie Tavern, and many fabulous
wineries make the Charlottesville area worth the trip.
Contact the Visitor's Bureau at (804) 977-1783 for more
details on local attractions.
Area Hotels providing courtesy pick-up at the airport
are as follows. Holiday Inn-Monticello and Holiday Inn-
North. (1-800-HOLIDAY) [11/95]. Best Western Cavalier Inn.
(804) 296-8111. [11/95]. Boar's Head Inn. (804) 296-2181.
[11/95]. Days Hotel. (804) 977-7700. [11/95]. Hampton Inn.
(804) 978-7888. [11/95]. Sheraton Inn. (804) 973-2121.
[11/95]. The Omni Charlottesville Hotel. (804) 971-5500.
[11/95].
Yellow cab taxi service available on speed dial and
Avis, Hertz, Budget, and National rental car companies all
provide service at the airport.
Clarkesville-Marks Municipal (W63): Frank's Restaurant. 1/4 mile
from airport. (804) 374-5406. [9/95]
Culpepper (W49): Susie's Place. Recommended restaurant about 4
miles from airport. Courtesy car, rental cars, and taxis all
available at the FBO. Several Civil War battlefields are
located in the vicinity making this a good day trip. [4/94]
Danville Regional (DAN): City view Restaurant. 1 mile from
airport. (804) 792-7955. [9/95]
Forest-New London (W90): New London Steak House. 1/2 mile from
airport. (804) 525-3826. [9/95]
Leesburg (JYO): Numerous restaurants within 3 miles of the
airport, none within walking distance. Colonial Leesburg
town center lists many good restaurants for all tastes,
primarily colonial atmosphere. The modern, more contemporary
end of town has the more common fast food type restaurants
and national chains as well as some local spots where you
can get a good meal at a reasonable price. Visitor Center
(703) 777-0519. [10/95]
Luray Caverns (W45): Luray Caverns. The main attraction in the
immediate area are the world famous Caverns. The airport is
owned and operated by the Caverns and the airport manager on
duty will drive you to the Caverns and pick you up
afterwards. There are no other services at the airport but a
small restaurant is located at the Caverns. The best time to
visit the Caverns is during September and October after the
summer crowds have waned. [10/95]
Lynchburg (LYH): Numerous restaurants within 3 miles. Courtesy
car available at Virginia Aviation FBO. Fuel expensive.
[12/95]
Manassas (HEF): Two Bucks' Chat `n Chew. On the airport inside
Falconhead FBO. Ask the tower for "East ramp parking" on
initial call-up. Reasonable burgers and short-order food.
Nice view of the airport. Falconhead has sleep rooms in
case you need an after lunch nap. Fuel reasonably priced
(supervised fueling -- they have had minor fueling accidents
in the distant past). Restaurant closed Sunday. [12/95]
Melfa-Accomac County (MFV): Overnight tie-down is $5.00. From
MFV you can explore the Virginia eastern shore. Chandlers
Auto Rental Service in Melfa can supply a rental car to the
airport. Open Monday through Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-
1pm. (804) 787-2828/8499 for arrangements. A car is not
needed if you intend to stay in a waterfront town. The town
of Wachapreague is one such town. The Indian name means
"Little city by the Sea" and is a quiet little town on the
eastern side of the Delmarva Peninsula about 5 or 6 miles
east of Melfa. The town is known as the Flounder Fishing
Capital of the World and consists of about 300 permanent
residents and 200 seasonal residents. Fishing charters and
excursions are available from the marina. Barrier Island
Cruises offers tours of the back bays and tidal waters of
the area between the mainland and the barrier islands off
the Virginia eastern shore aboard a 32 ft. pontoon boat for
$15.00 per person. Special bird watching trips are
available. Call (804) 787-2105 for more information. Boat
rental is also available at the marina. [10/95]
The Burton House. A Bed & Breakfast owned and operated
by area natives, Tom and Pat Hart. The house was built in
1883 and restored by the Hart's in 1986. The house overlooks
the Wachapreague channel, salt marshes and the barrier
islands beyond. Six rooms are for rent in the house, one
with private bath. Rates run about $75.00 per night. Open
year round and they accept credit cards. The Hart's will
provide transportation from the airport by prior
arrangement. Tom and Pat are excellent hosts and are a
center of community gatherings, being residents for five
generations. They can advise guests of local activities and
help to arrange whatever diversion you wish to explore.
(804) 787-4560. Hart's Harbor House. A second B&B owned and
operated by the Hart's next door to The Burton House. The
house is another 100 year old farm house that the Hart's
renovated in 1992. Three rooms are available, each with a
private bath. There are three small cottages available on
the property for rent also. The house has two porches for
relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere of this sleepy little
town. Tom cooks a big country breakfast for guests of both
houses which is served at the Burton House. Room rates are
$75.00 per night. (804) 787-4848. Wachapreague Motel and
Marina. A small motel located in the middle of town across
the street from the marina with 32 units available at about
$40.00 per night. The same family owns the motel, marina,
and restaurant as well as running the pontoon boat
excursions and offering small boat rentals and charter
boats. Airport pick-up by prior arrangement. (804) 787-2105.
[10/95]
The Island House Restaurant. The only restaurant in
town since the fire of 1992. Excellent seafood specialties
at reasonable prices. Much of the seafood is caught that
day. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As with most
establishments on the eastern shore, expect reduced
operating hours from mid-October through mid-May, depending
on the weather. (804) 787-2105. [10/95]
Orange County (W93): Pizza Shanty. Across the road from the
airport. Not much for looks, but the food is great and
inexpensive; also a convenience store. Good burgers, BBQ,
and Pizza. The pilots normally hang out in the "store" part
in the front. You can watch airplanes, skydivers, etc.
while you eat. Open late except Sundays (closes at 4:00 PM)
(703) 672-1077. Airport has good fuel prices, friendly
folks (703) 672-2158. [12/95]
Richmond-Ashland, Hanover Co. Mun. (OFP): B.W. Hanover House &
Country Kitchen. 3 miles from airport. Courtesy pick-up with
prior notice. (804) 550-2805. [4/94]
Richmond-Chesterfield (W96): King's Korner Bar-B-Que Restaurant.
In terminal building. Open 11am-2pm Sunday through Thursday,
11am-2pm/5pm-9pm Fridays, and 11am-9pm Saturday. (804) 743-
9333. [10/95]
Roanoke-Woodrum (ROA): La Maison du Gourmet. Adjacent to field.
(703) 366-2444. [9/95]
Saluda-Hummel (W75): Pilot House Inn & Restaurant. Adjacent to
the field. (804) 758-2262. [9/95]
Sky Bryce (W92): The airport is privately owned, serving the
Bryce Resort, located near the town of Bayse, Virginia. The
airport is in a small valley just east of the western most
ridge of the Shenandoah Valley. The field is a little
difficult to find the first time you fly there, especially
when approaching from the west. The runway is at the base of
the ski slopes on the western side of the ridge, below the
resort, oriented along the valley beside a small river. The
approach is rather steep and tight to the sides of the
valley. The airport is unlighted so it is restricted to
daylight operations only. Bryce Resort. Walking distance
from the runway. Open year round. Golf, horseback riding,
swimming, tennis, boating, windsurfing in summer and skiing
in winter. Townhouse, Condo, and Chalet rentals available.
Excellent weekend outing or lunch trip. Dinner trips are
only possible in summer due to daylight ops restriction at
the airport. Resort (703) 856-2121. FAX (703) 856-8567. E-
Mail: bryce@globalcom.net. Home page:
http://www.aminews.com/bryce [12/95]. Lucio's Restaurant.
Located in the resort main building, serving lunch and
dinner year-round. The lunch menu consists of salads,
sandwiches, burgers and pasta entrees in the $4 to $6 range.
The dinner menu is Italian and American entrees at a
moderate price ($8 to $14). Dinner reservations are strongly
recommended. (703) 856-8082. [12/95]. The Copper Kettle
Lounge. The bar/lounge is in the resort building adjacent to
Lucio's. Serving appetizers, soups, sandwiches, and burgers
in a very casual lounge atmosphere. Prices are very
reasonable. Both Lucio's and the Copper Kettle look out onto
the slopes. (703) 856-8082. [12/95]. Sky Chalet Inn. About 3
miles away from the airport. Free pickup available with
prior notice. Closed winters. (703) 856-2147. [12/95].
Somerville-Hartwood (8W8): Snack bar on field. Turf runways.
(703) 752-4784. [4/94]
Tangier Island (TGI): Old Virginia town with a history dating
back to 1607 and Captain John Smith. The island played a key
role for the British in the War of 1812 for the assault on
Ft. McHenry. About 90% of the inhabitants make their living
from the surrounding waters. Many of the residents are of
English (Cornish) extraction and still speak with the old
English brogue or accent. The population generally enjoys a
lifestyle free from the fast paced struggle most mainlanders
endure and handle their affairs in a manner for the common
good.
Nice day trip. Access only by ferry or airplane.
Nominal landing fee. Island tours by golf carts are
available for $2.50/person with a guide, but the island is
easily walkable. For the more adventurous bicycles can be
rented for about $5.00/day.
Most island establishments observe a seasonal schedule
with the tourist season starting in mid-May and running
through mid-October. The main street is lined with gift
shops, restaurants, and local points as a whole without
outside interference. Few cars are on the island. Many
locals leave cars at Crisfield, Md. and keep golf carts or
two wheeled transportation on the island. of interest.
Tangier Island makes a very nice day trip or overnighter.
[10/95]
Sunset Inn. Bed & Breakfast located on West Ridge Road,
the north-south road on the west side of the island, open
all year. About $60.00 per couple in season, owned and
operated by Grace & Jim Brown. (804) 891-2535. Shirley's
Bay View Inn. Bed & Breakfast also located on West Ridge
Road open year round. About $60.00 per couple in season,
owned and operated by Shirley and Wallace Pruitt (a common
island surname). (804) 891-2396. Chesapeake House. Hotel in
the middle of the island on the main street. Also is one of
the islands eateries featuring family style dinners. [10/95]
Captain Davy Crockett's Tours. Offering bay cruises and
island excursions aboard a 24 ft. Wellcraft cabin cruiser
"SEA STAR" for $75.00 (up to 4 people and $10 for each extra
person). Also available for fishing charters at
$50.00/person (3 person minimum). (804) 891-2212. Captain
Wallace Pruitt's Fishing Parties & Boat Excursions. Offering
excursions and fishing charters aboard a 42 ft. Chesapeake
Bay Dead Rise boat. Wallace Pruitt is also a proprietor of
Shirley's Bay View Inn. Call the Inn for info. [10/95]
The Islander Seafood Restaurant. Open all year for
lunch and dinner featuring sandwiches, pizza, and a variety
of fresh seafood caught near or around the island. Off
season reduced hours of operation. (804) 891-2204/2249.
Fisherman's Corner Seafood Restaurant. Same description as
The Islander. (804) 891-2575. Owned and operated by Jeffery
and Nancy Crockett (very common local surname). Waterfront
Restaurant. Located on the wharf behind the main street.
Popular eatery with view of the inlet and wharf. Lorraine's
Sandwich Shop. Just off the main street at the point where
the airport road meets the main street. Specializing in
subs, pizza, and seafood sandwiches. [10/95]
Duck and Goose hunting package. Package includes
overnight stay at the Sunset Inn B&B. Call (804) 891-2561
for seasonal information and pricing. [10/95]
Tappahannock Municipal (W79): Lowery's Seafood Restaurant.
Recommended and nearby. Will send courtesy car with prior
notice. (804) 443-4314. [10/95]
Warrenton-Fauquier Co. (W66): Not much on the field but this is
the nearest field to Bealton's Flying Circus. Great airshows
every weekend all summer, including a lot of biplane action.
If you get to Warrenton early, before the show at Flying
Circus Airpark, they will pick you up and return you to
Warrenton after the show. The FBO at Warrenton can supply
the phone number when you arrive. [4/94]
Williamsburg-Jamestown (JGG): Charly's Restaurant. In terminal
building. Sandwiches of all kinds on fresh baked bread.
Prime rib sandwich special has been highly recommended.
Inside and outside seating with view of runways. Open for
breakfast and lunch. Call terminal office for info at (804)
229-9256. Colonial Williamsburg. The ultimate tourist
village is a 3 mile ride from the airport. Colonial Cab
service from the terminal. Call 565-1240. Restaurants,
accommodations, tourist attractions of all kinds are
available. Contact the tourist office for more detailed
information. (804) 229-1000 or (800) HISTORY. [10/95]
West Virginia
Berkeley Springs-Potomac Airpark (W35): Country Inn. 2 minutes
from airport. Courtesy pick-up with prior notice. (304) 258-
2210. [9/95]
Clarksburg (CKB): Aero Club Restaurant. On field. (304) 842-
6647. [9/95]
Lewisburg-Greenbrier Valley (LWB): Ranch Room Steak House. On
field. (304) 645-3164. [9/95]
Copyright 1995 by Gary A. Harris
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