Turn up the nostalgia this summer, and take the family to an old-school drive-in movie. Drive-in theaters are making a comeback—in a major way. Whether you’re on a road trip getaway, visiting family on a summer vacation or spending a stay-cation at home, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate list of drive-in theaters across the United States. Keep reading to see them all.
Alaska
Pop-Up Drive-In Movie, Palmer, AK
Unlike other drive-ins, this is a pop-up version—located on the Alaska State Fairgrounds!
Arizona
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ
West Wind Drive-In, Glendale, AZ
Arkansas
112 Drive In, Fayetteville, AK
Kenda Drive-In Theater, Marshall, AK
Stone Drive-In, Mountain View, AK
California
Mission Tiki Drive-In, Montclair, CA
Paramount Drive-In Theatres, Paramount, CA
South Bay Drive-In, San Diego, CA
Van Buren Drive-In, Riverside, CA
Vineland Drive-In, City of Industry, CA
West Wind Drive-In, Concord, Sacramento, San Jose and Santa Barbara, CA
Colorado
88 Drive-In Theatre, Commerce City, CO
Denver Mart Drive-In, Denver, CO
Holiday Twin, Fort Collins, CO
Mesa Drive-In, Pueblo, CO
The Star Drive-In Theatre, Montrose, CO
Connecticut
Mansfield Drive-In, Mansfield Center, CT
Pleasant Valley Drive-In, Barkhamsted, CT
Florida
Joy-Lan Drive-In, Dade City, FL
Ocala Drive-In, Ocala, FL
Ruskin Family Drive-In, Ruskin, FL
Silver Moon Drive-In, Lakeland, FL
Swap Shop Drive In, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Georgia
Jesup Drive-In, Jesup, GA
Starlight Drive-In, Atlanta, GA
Swan Drive-In, Blue Ridge, GA
Tiger Drive-In, Tiger, GA
Wilderness Theater, Trenton, GA
Idaho
Motor-Vu, Idaho Falls, ID
Spud Drive-In, Driggs, ID
Sunset Auto Vue, Grangeville, ID
Terrace Drive-In, Caldwell, ID
Teton-Vu, Rexburg, ID
Illinois
Drive 'N Theatre, Newton, IL
Harvest Moon Twin Drive In, Gibson City, IL
Midway Drive-In, Sterling, IL
Route 66 Drive-In, Springfield, IL
Skyview, Belleville, IL
Indiana
Georgetown Drive-In Theatre, Georgetown, IN
Holiday Drive-In, Rockport, IN
Tibbs Drive-In, Indianapolis, IN
Iowa
61-Drive In, Delmar, IA
Blue Grass Drive-In, Blue Grass, IA
Superior 71 Drive-In, Spirit Lake, IA
Valle Drive-In, Newton, IA
Kansas
Boulevard Drive-In, Kansas City, KS
Kanopolis Drive-In, Kanopolis, KS
South Drive-In, Dodge City, KS
Starlite Drive-In, Witchita, KS
Kentucky
27 Drive-In, Somerset, KY
Bourbon Drive-In, Paris, KY
Calvert Drive-In, Calvert City, KY
Franklin Drive-In, Franklin, KY
Sauerbeck Family Drive In, LaGrange, KY
Maine
Bangor Drive-In, Hermon, ME
Bridgton Twin, Bridgton, ME
Narrow Gauge Cinemas, Farmington, ME
Saco Drive-In, Saco, ME
Skowhegan Drive-In, Skowhegan, ME
Massachusetts
Leicester Drive-In, Leicester, MA
Mendon Twin, Mendon, MA
Northfield Drive-In, Northfield, MA
Wellfleet, Wellfleet, MA
Michigan
5-Mile Drive-In, Dowagiac, MI
Capri Drive-In, Coldwater, MI
Ford Drive-In, Dearborn, MI
Hi-Way Drive-In, Carsonville, MI
US 23 Drive-In Theater, Flint, MI
Minnesota
Elko Speedway, Elko New Market, MN
Long Prairie Drive-In, Long Prairie, MN
Sky-Vu Drive-In, Warren, MN
Star Lite Drive-In, Litchfield, MN
Verne Drive-In, Luverne, MN
Missouri
66 Drive-In, Carthage, MO
Barco Drive-In, Lamar, MO
Highway 19 Drive-In, Cuba, MO
Starlite Drive-In, Cadet, MO
Sunset Drive-In, Aurora, MO
Montana
Amusement Park Drive-In, Billings, MT
Silver Bow Drive-In, Butte, MT
Nebraska
Falconwood Drive-In, Bellevue, NE
TK Starlite Drive-In, Neligh, NE
New Hampshire
Milford Twin, Milford, NH
Northfield Drive-In, Hinsdale, NH
Weirs Drive-In, Laconia, NH
New Jersey
Boxcar Drive-In Movies, Various cities: Bixcar brings drive-in movies to cities across New Jersey, including Berkeley Heights, Blairstown, Franklin Lakes, Madison, Montville, Randolph, Springfield, Union and more.
Delsea Drive-In, Vineland, NJ
New York
Bay Drive-In, Alexandria Bay, NY
Fingerlakes Drive-In, Aurelius, NY
Four Brothers Drive-In, Amenia, NY
Hollywood Drive-In, Averill Park, NY
Vintage Drive-In, Avon, NY
North Carolina
Badin Road Drive-In, Albemarle, NC
Eden Drive-In, Eden, NC
Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, Raleigh, NC
Sunset Drive-In, Shelby, NC
Ohio
Magic City, Barberton, OH
Melody 49 Twin, Brookville, OH
Skyway Twin Drive-In, Warren, OH
South Drive-In, Columbus, OH
Starlite Drive-In, Amelia, OH
Oklahoma
Admiral Twin, Tulsa, OK
Beacon Drive-In, Guthrie, OK
Chief Drive-In, Ninnekah, OK
Tower Drive-In, Poteau, OK
Winchester Drive-In, Oklahoma City, OK
Oregon
99W Drive-In, Newberg, OR
Hi-Way Haven RV Park, Sutherlin, OR
La Grande Movies, La Grande, OR
M&F Drive-In, Milton-Freewater, OR
Pennsylvania
Becky's Drive-In, Walnutport, PA
Carrolltown Hi-Way Drive-In, Carrolltown, PA
Dependable Drive-In, Moon Township, PA
Erwin's Comet Drive-In, Connelsville, PA
Super 322 Drive-In, Clearfield, PA
Rhode Island
Misquamicut Drive-In Theater, Westerly, RI
Rustic Tri View Drive-In, North Smithfield, RI
South Carolina
25 Drive-In Auto Theatre, Greenwood, SC
Highway 21 Drive-In, Beaufort, SC
Monetta Drive-In, Monetta, SC
South Dakota
Hilltop Drive-In, Gregory, SD
Midway Drive-In, Miller, SD
Pheasant City Drive-In, Redfield, SD
Roy's Black Hills Twin Drive-In, Hermosa, SD
Starlite Drive-In, Mitchell, SD
Tennessee
Birdsong Drive-In, Camden, TN
Pink Cadillac Drive-In, Centerville, TÑ
Rockin' Parkway Drive-In, Maryville, TN
Stardust Drive-In Theatre, Watertown, TN
Swingin' Midway Drive-In, Athens, TN
Texas
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In, Austin, TX
Galaxy Drive-In Theatre, Ennis, TX
Stars & Stripes Drive-In, Lubbock and New Braunfels, TX
Tascosa Drive-In, Amarillo, TX
Town and Country Drive-In, Abilene, TX
Utah
Basin Drive-In, Mount Pleasant, UT
Echo Drive-In, Roosevelt, UT
Motor-Vu, Riverdale, UT
Redwood Drive-In, Salt Lake City, UT
Vermont
Bethel Drive-In, Bethel, VT
Fairlee Drive-In Theater, Fairlee, VT
Sunset Drive-In, Colchester, VT
Virginia
Central Drive-In, Norton, VA
Family Drive-In, Stephens City, VA
Hull's Drive-In, Lexington, VA
Park Place Drive-In, Marion, VA
Starlite Drive-In, Christiansburg, VA
Washington
Auto Vue Drive-In, Colville, WA
Blue Fox Drive-In, Oak Harbor, WA
Rodeo Triple Drive-In, Bremerton, WA
Skyline Drive-In, Shelton, WA
Wheel-In Motor Movie, Port Townsend, WA
West Virginia
Hilltop Drive-In, Chester, WV
Meadow Bridge Drive-In, Meadow Bridge, WV
Pipestream Drive-In, Athens, WV
Sunset Drive-In, Shinston, WV
Warner's Drive-In, Franklin, WV
Wisconsin
Big Sky Drive-In, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Chilton Twilight Drive-In, Chilton, WI
Field of Scenes Drive-In, Freedom, WI
Hi-Way 18 Outdoor Theatre, Jefferson, WI
Stardust Drive-In, Chetek, WI
Tribeca Drive-In
Tribeca Drive-In is coming to Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Seattle, Arlington, Texas and other select U.S. cities starting Jul. 2. Featuring a series of 30 films, look for classics such as The Wizard of Oz, nostalgic faves such as Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and a special Kids' Night with Spy Kids and Inside Out. Click here for info on ordering tickets.
Tips & Tricks for the Drive-In Theater
To make the most out of your drive-in movie night, here are a few tips and tricks.
Be sure to do these things before you arrive:
- Go to the bathroom. With COVID and social distancing, public restrooms might not be open.
- Eat something healthy and/or bring your snacks: the snack bar will only have candy and treats, and it may not even be open due to COVID.
Be sure to bring the following:
- Cash for the snack bar.
- Garbage bags for easy clean-up.
- Sippy cups or cups with lids so the back seat doesn’t get sticky.
- Coloring books, crayons, pens for pre-movie doldrums.
- A board game the family can play if there’s a spot to spread a blanket.
- Wipes (but you never leave home without those).
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