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Since 1933, drive-in cinemas have turned the automobile into a private theater box, allowing moviegoers to catch a film under the stars. At the height of the drive-in craze, there were more than 4,000 drive-ins across the US. Although there are fewer than 300 left, their nostalgia factor continues to draw crowds.
Are you heading to a drive-in for the first time? There are a few things you should know beforehand.
Check the theater’s website for current rules on parking and concessions, and stay close to your car.
Turn off your lights to avoid distractions, and arrive early if you want a prime spot.
Support the theater by buying concessions rather than bringing your own, as outside food isn’t usually allowed (although some theaters offer permits).
Drive-ins operate rain or shine, so prepare for any weather and you might want to bring a battery-powered radio to avoid draining your car battery.
Carry cash, as many family-run theaters don’t take credit cards.
With those tips in mind, you’re ready to plan your trip to one of these twelve best drive-in theaters in the US.
Wisconsin Dells is best known for its water parks, but Big Sky Drive-in on Route 16 is a worthy addition to the lineup of local attractions – it’s open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Their homemade sloppy joes are a unique and delicious concession offering.
Planning tip: This drive-in is cash only, so bring enough to cover admission ($10 for adults, $5 for 11 and under and free for babies under 2) and food with you.
Middle Tennessee residents love this theater in sleepy Watertown, an easy 20-30 minute drive from Nashville. Two screens show dual double features nightly during the summer, but you must choose one screen and stay there. Come early and spend the afternoon browsing the shops in Watertown’s small but lovely square, or visit on Labor Day weekend for a themed triple feature.
Many drive-ins are family-owned, but Hull’s is the first community-owned drive-in in the USA. Run by volunteers called “Hull’s Angels,” the theater is open from March to October and is an entertainment highlight of the quirky Shenandoah Valley. Old-fashioned speakers on poles still mark each spot, although you can also listen to the films via your FM radio.
The oldest drive-in in New York state, located near Auburn, has entertained Finger Lakes-area residents since 1947. A charming retro marquee welcomes visitors to the single screen, which plays double features nightly during the summer. Concession stand prices start at $3 for small popcorn and candy items.
One of the few drive-ins remaining on the US’s storied Route 66, the 66 Drive-In in Carthage, Missouri, is open from April to September. This theater is even more kid-friendly than
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