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Gelston House - East Haddam, CT

The Gelston House is a turn of the century Hotel/Restaurant in the sleepy town of East Haddam, CT, along the banks of the Connecticut River. It is a two minute stroll from Goodspeed airport. Park your aircraft and $5 into the mail slot honor system. The Gelston House offers a great dining experience, both indoors and outside, with beautiful views of the river. It's open Wednesday through Sunday, 11:30 am till 9:00 pm. When approaching runway 32, be mindful of the power lines crossing the river. Blue Skies Fun Dining! - Submitted by Rob Willard

Historic Essex - Essex, CT

Fly in to KSNC and take a cab to Essex. A beatiful small town w/ shops and boutiques full of everything. Enjoy lunch at Olive Oyl's as you sit overlooking the CT. River. - Submitted by Dive007

Mystic Jet Center - Groton, CT

Groton Ct is the submarine capitol of the World. Tour the Nautilus submarine. Visit Historic Mystic along with The Seaport . Home of the Mystic Pizza Movie. Hike ocean front Bluff Point. Foxwoods and Mohegan casinos nearby. 5 star Ocean House 30 min drive. - Submitted by Arthur Maurice

Salmon River - Marlboro, CT

Great grass strip in a beautiful scenic area of Connecticut. Great fishing on the Salmon River a short walk away as are hiking and biking opportunities. Hunting available nearby on state land as well. - Submitted by Drew L

AeroDiner - North Windham, CT

Park at Windham Aviation, sign in and ask for directions to the AeroDiner. The nice folks there will tell you to walk out and over the hill to Boston Post Road and then up the street to the restaurant not more than 1/2 mile. Great old fashion diner. - Submitted by Zavracky

Delaware Airpark - Dover/Cheswold, DE

The Delaware Airpark is home to 45 based aircraft and Delaware State University's flight training program, it serves both corporate and recreational flyers year-round. The airport is especially busy during the summer months when Delaware State conducts NASA and Air Force ROTC pilot training. - Submitted by Mike Watson

Arena's at the Airport - Georgetown, DE

Wonderful airport restaurant located at the terminal. Great seating overlooking the runways. Good food as well. - Submitted by John

Sussex County Airport - Georgetown, DE

Nice facilities! Quick and efficient service by Georgetown Air Services. Definitely friendly people at the FBO. Makes for a great weekend at Rehoboth Beach. - Submitted by David

Katama Airfield - Edgartown, MA

Grass strip, walking distance to the beach and an on-field diner - what's not to love? - Submitted by Kevin Plante

Fitchburg Airport - Fitchburg, MA

Budget car rental on field, state college, ski resort, hotels, Cushing Academy, fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, boating, Atlantic Union Collete, Wachuestt Community College, 30 minutes to Worcester, 1 hour to Boston, great fall foliage areas. - Submitted by runway

Barnstable Municipal Airport-Boardman/Polando Field - Hyannis, MA

Great place to fly-in and have lunch or dinner- several restaurants within walking distance. The guys at Griffin Aviation are great. Try Wianno's Grille, 5 minutes walk from the airport. - Submitted by jfazio

City of Nantucket - Nantucket, MA

A small island located 30 miles out to see from Cape Cod MA. Great place to visit , excellent public transportation. - Submitted by Robert