Fly-In Destinations in Virginia

Places worth flying to across Virginia — each linked to the nearest general-aviation airports.

• Charly'sCome visit Charly’s Airport Restaurant in Williamsburg, Virginia! We are the family’s go-to lunch place for sandwiches on fresh baked bread, homemade pies and sides, and the best-tasting daily specials and soups. If you love great food and aviation, we're the right place for you.
• King's Korner RestaurantKing’s Korner Restaurant offers a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet with fresh cooked entrees, chef’s specialties, and an open view of the airport runway.
• Pilot House InnPilot House Inn is a budget-friendly motel in Topping, offering guest rooms with amenities like air conditioning and a refrigerator, along with an on-site restaurant.
• Prime MediterraneanPrime Mediterranean offers a modern twist on traditional Mediterranean cuisine, featuring flavors from Italy, Greece, Southern Spain, Morocco, and Turkey. Enjoy a unique dining experience with an extensive craft cocktail and rare whiskey menu.
• Robins NestThe Robin's Nest Cafe is located in a historic hangar at Shannon Airport, offering a unique dining experience with views of the runway. Known for the best Cuban sandwich in town and hand-spun milkshakes, they serve a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and Hershey's Ice Cream.
• Shenandoah National ParkJust 75 miles from Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park offers cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows across over 200,000 acres.
• Simply Suzannes CafeSimply Suzanne's Cafe offers great food, friendly staff, and an awesome view of planes taking off and landing at the airport.
• Suffolk BBQ at the airportSuffolk BBQ Co. is an award-winning, casual family restaurant serving slow-smoked BBQ, ribs, beef brisket, seafood, burgers, and specialty sandwiches. Enjoy homemade sides made with fresh ingredients according to family recipes.
• Virginia Air & Space Science CenterAs one of only 12 official NASA Visitor Centers in the United States, the Virginia Air & Space Science Center offers immersive, hands-on experiences that bring STEM education to life, inspiring visitors of all ages with the boundless potential of science and innovation.