Best Drive-In Movie Theaters Within Driving Distance of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia
Awesome Drive-In Movie Theaters Within a Stone's Throw of the National Capital Region
Drive-In Theaters: Endangered Species?
According to the experts on Drive-In Movie Theaters around the world, the State of Maryland had as many as 42 Drive-In Movie Theaters at one point. Now, most of these retro movie spots are gone and only 2 Drive-In Movie Theaters remain in operation. Likewise, Virginia had dozens of Drive-In Movie Theaters when they first caught on in Old Dominion after World War II and more than 140 Drive-In Movie Theaters at their peak. But, like Maryland and so many states near and far, Virginia's Drive-Ins have all but disappeared and only 8 remain in operation.
Best Drive-In Movie Theaters for Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
For all Drive-In Movie Theater and outdoor movie fans, there's reason for hope today. Three additional Drive-In Movie Theater screens are rumored to be opening in Carroll County, Maryland. In other news, Hull's Drive-In, the very first outdoor Drive-In Movie Theater in Virginia, was saved from closing at the last minute and is now owned, operated and cherished by the local community. In recent years, outdoor movies have become all the rage in Washington, DC during the hot and steamy summer months, and outdoor movies are featured on the Mall, Capitol Hill, and even on U Street/Harrison Field. DC neighbors Maryland and Northern Virginia also host outdoor movies and festivals throughout the summer months as well as "dive in" movie spectacles.
There are certainly other options for vintage movie and outdoor movie buffs, like Drive-In Movie Theaters, within driving distance of Washington, DC, Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Where to start? Check out these Best Drive-In Movie Theaters Within Driving Distance of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Sure to make a Drive-In Movie Theater believer out of you!
Moonlite Theatre
17555 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210
Telephone: (276) 628-7881
Website: www.moonlitetheatre.com
Capacity: 454 vehicles
Starlite Drive-In
Roanoke Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Telephone: (540) 382-2202
Website: www.starlitedrivein.biz
Capacity: 250 vehicles
Fork Union Drive-In
Hwy. 612, Fork Union, VA 23055
Telephone: (434) 842-3624
Website: n/a
Capacity: n/a
Hull's Drive-In
2409 N. Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
Telephone: (540) 463-2621
Website: www.hullsdrivein.com
Capacity: 300 vehicles
Bengies Drive-In
3417 Eastern Boulevard, Middle River, MD 2122
Telephone: (410) 687-5627
Website: www.bengies.com
Capacity: 750 vehicles
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Drive-In Movie Theaters
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- The drive-in theater was the brainchild of New Jersey native Richard Milton Hollingshead, Jr.
- Originally, Hollingshead thought people could watch a movie while their cars got fixed.
- That idea was scrapped for what we became to know and love as a Drive-In Movie Theater.
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Post a CommentI've officially had an attack of nostalgia. Oh, do I love drive-in movies! You've brought back some great memories. My parents used to put the kids in the back of an old station wagon, dressed in our pajamas, for a night out at the movies. We thought it was so cool to watch movies in our PJs at a "movie theater".
good job on this
Drive-In movies are hard to find. I used to love them when I was a kid.
I'm glad they've kept the history of these theaters to share with the next generation.
Good to know there are still some of these around.
Brings back great memories indeed! Want to go to one if possible very soon. All great ones mentioned!
It's nice to see so many drive-ins in your area. Most of ours are forever gone! I used to love going to them :) cheers!