The Hangar Cafe (15FL) -- Located at Cannon Creek Airpark, Lake City, Florida, South end of the 18 overrun. Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. til 6 p.m. Mostly sandwiches. First Saturday every month - Breakfast Buffet 8:30-10:30. Just north is the Airpark office and Gift Shop (a 128 year-old farmhouse) Call ahead to reserve bicycles or golf-cart & spend an afternoon. (Golf course right across the street). Unicom 123.0. 1-800-766-0406 Shirley Roos. A number of 500'-600' towers in the area Chalet Suzanne (X25) -- This exceptional eating establishment is located just north of Lake Wales. It supports a 2500' grass strip. Because it is hard to find many pilots choose to land at Lake Wales and call for transportation . Their food has gotten outstanding reviews. Naples Municipal (APF) -- Michelbob's is located 0.5 miles off the field and is an outstanding BBQ restaurant. The FBO (Naples Airport Authority) will provide transportation if you would rather not walk. There are 3 additional restaurants (Chrissy's Cafe, Cracker's Grill, and the Runway Pub) all within walking distance or on the airport. Sebring (SEF) -- If you're looking for racing excitement and an excellent meal, then fly over to Sebring Regional located within the Lake Placid MOA. They have just completed a brand new terminal and the restaurant is still providing incredible breakfasts and lunches. And while there, walk over to the race track and you'll probably see several race drivers taking their turn at the famous Sebring Racetrack! Key West (EYW) -- For those Island-Hopping enthusiasts who never like to be out of sight of land, here is the ultimate over-water adventure! Just stay close to US 1, and you get to enjoy one of the most beautiful flights imaginable. Whether you head south down the East coast or zip past Homestead or the West Coast over open water, you will enjoy seeing many different shades of blue as you view the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. Many people stop at Marathon en route for fuel and to enjoy the many activities they have planned throughout the year. But Key West International is where most pilots yearn to see. Just be careful that you don't mistake the "International" for the large military presence just to the East. In fact, you may be diverted slightly to avoid their airspace. Once you see the long East-West runway of Key West, you'll know you are there. If you are planning a day trip, start out early. The cab ride runs about 5-8 dollars into town. From there you can walk starting at Mallery Square. Lot's of B&B's as well as other accommodations. You can rent bikes, scooters or simply ride on a horse drawn carriage. Many street performers and restaurants. Cedar Key (CDK) -- Just southwest of Gainesville at the end of Highway 24 is this quaint town that some have described as Key West 50 years ago. If you're looking for the way Florida may have appeared in times past, then you deserve to give yourself a break and visit the charm and beauty of this wonderful Gulf community. The runway is about 2200 feet, lighted and is a short ride from town. Take the taxi (unicom in taxi). Once in town you can rent a golf cart although most shops and restaurants are within walking distance. St. Augustine (SGJ) -- Fly into St. Augustine and take a cab or courtesy car to the old section of town. Plan to spend a good part of a day just visiting the museums, fort, restaurants and other facets of this remarkably historic town. Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg (SPG) -- The Renaissance Vinoy Resort is a Mobil 4 Star Florida GetAway located very near Albert Whitted. The original hotel was built in 1925. It re-opened in 1992 after a massive restoration. It has five restaurants that range from casual to elegant. Alfresco's, for a sandwich or lite meals, the Terrace Room, traditional American menu and a knock-your-socks-off Sunday brunch buffet, and Marchand's offering Mediterranean cuisine,. Be aware that it is more expensive than your average airport restaurant, $6 - $10 per person for lunch at Alfresco's or $35 for the Sunday brunch in the Terrace Room. If you call the hotel from SPG, they will send the hotel limousine to pick you up and will deliver you back to SPG after eating. If you want to RON, they offer a private marina, 18-hole golf course, 14-court tennis complex and croquet courts. There are some neat museums nearby, like the Salvador Dali Museum and the Florida International Museum. Renaissance Vinoy Resort 501 5th Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, Telephone: 813-894-1000, Fax: 813-894-1970, from Frank Nocera Venice (VNC) -- Just south of Sarasota is one of Florida's best kept secrets. Incredible approaches right over the gulf provide the visitor with an immediate sense of "the good old days". Once secured on the ramp, there are many restaurants nearby, including the Gondolier, several waterfront restaurants and even some B&B's and other overnight accommodations. A really fun place to visit. |
| FLY-TO GETAWAYS |
|
FLY-TO RESTAURANTS
Bunnell X47 (54 mi) 123.0 HiJacker’s Restaurant (on-field) 29-28-02N 81-12-23W Cedar Key CDK (71 mi) 122.9 Red Luck Cafe, Captain's Table, + (taxi is FBO) 29-08-16N 83-02-59W Clearwater PIE 123.0 94th Aero Squadron (Signature will take you) 27-58-36N 82-45-32W Cross City CTY Carriage House - 1/2 mile walk Crystal River CGC (42 mi) 122.725 Plantation Inn (Inn will provide pick-up service), Olive Tree (10 min. walk N of airport) 28-52-04N 82-34-28W Deland DED (36 mi) 123.075 Perfect Spot & Airport Restaurant (on-field) 29-04-00N 81-17-03W Destin DTS 122.8 Back Porch ( 2 mi courtesy car or a taxi $4.00) 30-24-00N 86-28-17W Everglades City X01 122.9 Oyster House & Seafood Depot (call for pickup) 25-50-55N 81-23-24W Ft Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl FLL 122.95 Aviators Grill (Jet Center) 26-04-21N 80-09-10W Ft Lauderdale Executive FXE 122.95 Skytel Coffee Shop (on-field) 26-11-50N 80-10-15W Ft Pierce FPR (138 mi) CT 128.2 Airport Tiki (on-field) 27-29-42N 80-22-06W Gainesville GNV 122.95, 119.55 CTAF Orig. Sonny's Bar-B-Q (FBO provides ride) 29-41-24N 82-16-18W Hollywood HWO 123.0 132.1 CTAF Mayday's Restaurant (on-field) 26-00-05N 80-14-26W Indiantown X58 123.0 Seminole Country Inn (on-field) 27-02-11N 80-26-24W Key West EYW 122.95, 118.2 CTAF Conch Flyer Restaurant (on-field) 24-33-22N 81-45-34W La Belle X14 122.8 Flora and Ella's Restaurant 26-44-39N 81-25-57W Lake City Municipal LCQ (95 mi) Robert's Dock Restaurant (across street)30-10-55N 82-34-37W Lake City FL15 (95 mi) 123.0 Cannon Creek Airpark-Hangar Café (18 over run) 30-09-01N 82-39-53W Lake Wales Chalet Suzanne X25 (72 mi) 122.8 Chalet Suzanne (on-field) 27-57-01N 81-35-59W Lakeland Linder (68 mi) 122.95 CT 124.5 LAL Tony's Airside (on-field) 27-58-20N 82-01-07W Naples APF 123.0, 128.5 CTAF Michelbobs, Chrissy's, Cracker's, Runway (on field) 26-09-09N 81-46-32W Ocala OCF (24 mi) 123.0 Tailwind Cafe (on-field) 29-10-21N 82-13-27W Orlando Executive ORL 122.95,118.7 CTAF 4th Fighter Group (on-field) 28-32-44N 81-19-59W Ormond Beach OMN (51 mi) 123.05 Golf Club (Walk thru' gate - on right) 29-18-04N 81-06-50W Pierson 2JB (33 mi) 122.9 Restaurant short walk to the South 29-14-60N 81-27-33W River Ranch Resort 2RR 122.8 Golf Cart $5 - Restaurant a short ride 27-46-91N 81-12-37W Sarasota SRQ 122.95 JoTo Steakhouse (bit of a walk - ride from Dolphin) 27-23-72N 82-33-25W Sebring SEF (110 mi) 122.7 Runway Cafe (on-field--Lunch-TWTFSS, Breakfast-FSS) 27-27-23N 81-20-33W Spruce Creek - (Daytona area) - Pepino's St Augustine SGJ 122.8 Fly-By Cafe (on-field) (Lunch only) 29-57-31N 81-20-20W Titusville-Space Coast TIX 122.95, 118.9 CTAF Outer Marker Cafe (on-field) 28-30-5-N 80-47-58W Titusville-Arthur Dunn X21 123.0 Dixie Crossroads (they'll send free taxi) 28-37-20N 80-50-09W Venice VNC (135 mi) 122.7 44th Aero Squadron & Pit Stop (on-field) 27-04-18N 82-26-25W Sharky's On The Pier (mile walk or FBO will drive you) Vero Beach VRB (127 mi) 126.3 VRB C.J. Cannons (on-field) 27-39-20N 80-25-05W MONTHLY FLY-IN’s First Sat. every month The Hangar Cafe Cannon Creek Airpark (15L) (94 mi) 123.0 South end of 18 overrun. Breakfast Buffet 8:30 – 10:30. 500’-600’ towers in area. 30-09-01N 82-39-53W First Sun. every month Jumbolair Estates Brunch Greystone (17FL) (26 mi) 122.7 $25 including tax and gratuity (12 and under half price) 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1449’ tower to the east. 29-16-49N 82-07-29W Second Sat. every month Melrose Landing (FD22) (49 mi) 122.9 Breakfast (Donation) 8 - 11:00 29-40-01N 81-57-18W All distances are in statute miles from Love Field |