Drive-in theaters started in Camden, N.J., in the 1930s and became a hit throughout the country in the 50s and 60s as a popular hangout for families and teens.
The romance of cuddling up in your car in front of the big screen of a drive-in movie theater is not completely dead. Drive-ins made a quick comeback in the 90s and early 2000s, and there are still some great theaters around the country for those feeling nostalgic for the charms of the past.
If you want to find one near you consult this state-by-state guide to browse through the 336 open today.
Here are some of the top in the country.
This Baltimore drive-in remains opened from the 50s and starts its films at sunset.
Another historic theater located in Illinois, this theater adapted to the time with digital screens and projection booths.
West Wind Solano Twin Drive-In
This theater has prime location in San Francisco’s East Bay. Catch a movie under the palm trees and enjoy Mexican food from the concession stands.
New Jersey’s only drive-in theater, south of Philadelphia, has an amazing menu featuring churros and eggplant Parmesan.
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