Best 4 drive in movie theaters in apple valley, mn with. The skyvu drive in movie theater might have opened six weeks late this year, but it may end up being the only way for people across the region to catch a flick on the big screen. Rapids drivein theater, park rapids, mn 56470 facts. Please enjoy our list of drive in movie theaters in minnesota.
In 1964 they also purchased the prairie drive in theatre in perham, minnesota and ran that until it closed in july 1987. Until its just dark enough, and we all scurry to our camp chairs or truck beds or hoodtops and tune in the radio while the massive screen flickers to. The elko drive in movie theater is one of the newer drive in theaters within minnesota, having opened in the year 2014. Starlite drive in theatre located on hwy 22 at hwy 12 just 1. Drive in theaters in mn six locations to visit this summer. The starlite drive in theaters screens stand 50 feet tall. Although drive ins across the country have fallen victim to urban sprawl and hard times, outdoor movies remain a muchbeloved part of wisconsins summer fun. Photo courtesy superior 71 drive in theater superior 71 drive in theater, spirit lake, iowa. Long drivein theater long prairie 2020 all you need. A list of drivein theaters open around minnesota, and how. We got there 2 12 hours early and enjoyed throwing around a softball, playing games, and just visiting. The long drivein theatre continues to provide great movies, food, and fun. Best drivein movie theaters in minnesota wcco cbs minnesota. After 20 years, owner looks to sell luvernes drive in movie theater i thought thatd be something nice to revive, he said.
This drive in was operated by avro theaters in the late1950s. Photos, history and much more information about minnehaha drive in located in in east st. Even in the age of multiplex and imax, several drive ins still operate here. It is open seasonally from about april thru september. See current and upcoming attractions, pictures, snack bar menu, and flea market information. Car capacity was 1,090 and the drive in was open into the late1980s. Starlite drivein theater to open for business friday. There was a whole generation that never got to experience a drive.
The valley hi drive in is the only original drive in movie theatres in mn still in operation. Tom novak of familyowned skyvu talks social distancing policies, challenges in the business, and why drive ins are having a big comeback. The full concession stand is great and the costs are cheap. Over the years, the state was home to over 200 drive in theaters. The information above is provided as a free service. Outdoor entertainment movies in the park, concerts, etc. As you wait for the sun to set you can play some catch, soccer or card games.
After 20 years, owner looks to sell luvernes drivein. Opened in 1949 as the outdoor drive in and was later known as the starlite south drive in. The valihi drive in is a single screen drive in theater located in lake elmo, mn. The first movie shown at the cozy was called the last days of pompeii, an eight reel. Sadly, the drivein movie theater is going the way of the dinosaur, set to become another piece of americas happy days past destroyed by.
Spirit lake, iowa is just short of three hours south of minneapolis. Drive in theatres soon became a favorite of teens in the 50s and 60s much to the dismay of other drive in patrons. Playing current blockbusters with state of the art digital projection and fm reception, along with a stocked concessions stand is sure to make anyone enjoy a flick with friends and family. Drive in theaters movie theaters 5 website 626 9619262. Check here for more info such as location, admission prices, rules for visiting and more. The outdoor movie venue is situated on the grounds of the elko race track, around thirty minutes to the south from the city of minneapolis, making the drive in conveniently located to quite a huge number of people. The starlite drive in theater is a twin screen drive in theater located in litchfield, mn. Best 5 drive in movie theaters in chanhassen, mn with. I told them that i would take them to the drive in for the first time.
Pets are also welcome at the theater, provided that they remain leashed and under control. Unfasten your seatbelt, and pullup to these classic drivein movies. Drive in theaters have a special cache all their own. Open drive in elko drive in 26350 france avenue elko new market, mn 55020 the elko drive in was opened in 2014 making it minnesotas newest drive in. The official site for the valihi drive in theatre, minnesota.
Most are now gone and only 6 operating drive ins remain open in the state. They play a double feature every friday through sunday night during the year, rain or shine. The east minneapolis argus newspaper quoted a gentleman stating that teenagers were ruining the drive ins and turning them into passion pits with heavy petting and immoral acts. Superior 71 drive in theater is just south of the minnesotaiowa border. Best 4 drive in movie theaters in princeton, mn with. Long drive in 24257 riverside drive long prairie, mn 56347 320 7323142 this smalltown theater opened in 1956, and while it still maintains the charm of that bygone era. The gull drive in was opened in may 1949 by drive in theatres inc. Long drive in theater 24257 riverside dr long prairie, mn 56347 phone.
The drive in itself has a huge lot and great big green screen tower which you cant miss from highway 371. Good value as you can see two movies for price of one, but you dont have to stay for both shows. There are only 6 drivein theaters left in minnesota. Check here for more information on the valihi drive in such as admission prices, driving directions, operating schedules, rules for visiting and more. On tuesday march 10th, 1914 the cozy theatre had its grand opening. Starlite south drivein in rochester, mn cinema treasures. First opening in 1954, the drive in theater features a single large outdoor screen that is used to show double features of firstrun films. Photos, history and much more information about colonial drive in located in in medina, mn 55340 drive is not affiliated with the colonial drive in. The skyvu drive in theater is a great family experience that you will never forget. In some of the theaters where you can grill out, the night becomes a giant field party of frisbees and new friends. Drive is not affiliated with the minnehaha drive in.
Minnesota had around 80 drive in theaters at its peak in the 1950s. And people have been waiting for months for the main features to come back. For this reason, we list the skyvu drive in on the minnesota and north dakota state pages. The long drive in theatre continues to provide great movies, food, and fun. Visit here for their locations, directions, admission prices, rules for visiting, months of operation. The show goes on at a northwest minnesota drivein as. The drive in was open from april through september every year until dwindling business forced the drive in to close permanently in july 1989. Tom novak of familyowned skyvu talks social distancing policies, challenges in the business, and why drive ins are having a big. While the drive in movie theater may seem like a relic from days gone by, there are still a few vintage theaters standing and one new one in north carolina.
Drive in theater you can delight in the pastime that is watching movies in the comfort of your vehicle with some great snacks. Entertainment bowling alleys, movie theaters, arcades, theaters. For many in the twin cities, this is their favorite drive in theatre because they boast 3 movies, for the price of one. Valle drivein newton 2020 all you need to know before. Long drive in theatre is a familyfriendly theater in long prairie, minnesota. Movies begin at sunset friday, saturday, and sunday nights. Elko drivein theater is just a half hour south of downtown minneapolis, 1. About skyvu drive in the skyvu is a single screen drive in holding up to 180 cars making it one of the smaller, and more intimate drive ins left in the united states. Open drive in elko drive in 26350 france avenue elko new market, mn 55020 the elko drive in was opened in 2014 making it minnesotas newest drive. The car capacity was 750 and the drive in closed in 1984. The route 34 drive in theater is another one of the last remaining outdoor movie theaters in the state of illinois. They are open seasonally and are located just minutes outside of grand forks, nd. Photos, history and much more information about rapids drive in theater located in in park rapids, mn 56470 drive is not affiliated with the rapids drive in theater. Welcome to the starlight drive in website, a multiple screen drive in located in atlanta, ga.
1424 331 721 61 1061 943 350 1494 1589 1459 247 162 1421 1549 1366 70 1470 1512 771 274 419 554 1016 1286 1048 224 147 1240 1014 1307 1003 855 782 1246 1399 975 1338 174 1485 861 1141 336 93