I just love drive-in theaters (particularly one that have operated for decades)! Back in the mid-20th century, drive-in theaters (in an effort to compete with television) became a massively popular (and economical) way to watch first-run movies, with moviegoers pulling up to watch double features from the comfort their cars. Although there used to be thousands of drive-in theaters in the United States, only about 300 remain, making them something of a dying art. I love drive-ins, which are often cheaper than traditional theaters, serve as local community hubs, and peddle cool local grub at their concessions. These are (just some of!) the cutest drive-in theaters that have been in operation since the drive-in theater hey-day.
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Sections
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9
Out East
6
Down South
6
In the Midwest
6
Out West
Out East
9
New York and Pennsylvania are two states with the most drive-in theaters in the country, so it's no surprise that there are so many drive-ins to choose from on the East Coast, many continually operating since the 1950s.
Down South
6
The South is prime Car Country, so it's no surprise that the drive-in theater format is still (somehow) alive down South.
In the Midwest
6
I love that the Midwest still has so many drive-in theaters, because they all seem to sell the best midwestern grub at the concession stand, like cheese curds, bratwursts, and polish sausage (!)
Out West
6
The temperate climate out west makes it ideal for outdoor movie theaters, with several drive-ins managing to operate year-round.
