9 Handpicked Drive-In Theaters In New York

Nadine
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New York is known as the City that Never Sleeps and the financial capital of the world. However, more than its finance and business identity, it is also where you can find world-class destinations, arts, architecture, cuisine, and culture. Everywhere you go in New York, there will always be something to see and appreciate. The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Wall Street are just some of the famous locations anyone can go to when they are in New York. Their food, arts, and culinary are also some things to appreciate as a traveler. The state of New York is also surprisingly into drive-in theaters and here are some of the best of them you can find.

1. Four Brothers Drive-in

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Posted by Four Brothers Drive In on Sunday, 22 March 2020

Four Brothers Drive-in one of the newest drive-in theaters in New York. However, despite its young age as a theater, its vintage vibe and retro aesthetics with its decors and culture are true to its own identity. The theater’s rocket logo celebrates the American dream to explore space during the 1960s. Four Brothers Drive-in’s theme features “American imagination, ingenuity, and lifestyle". Enjoy on-site dining experience, carhop services, and carefully curated calendar for their classic and modern films. The location is also perfect for families because transient spaces are offered for an overnight stay and the drive-in also accepts pets.

Four Brothers Drive-in

Address: 4957 NY-22, Amenia, NY 12501, United States

Website: Four Brothers Drive-in

Opening hours: 11:30am - 11am (daily)

Price: 10 USD

2. Malta Drive-In Theatre

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Posted by Malta Drive-In Theatre on Sunday, 22 March 2020

Malta Drive-In Theatre is a historical landmark with its own historical marker signage that denotes Malta’s status as an iconic destination. The drive-in theater is considered one of the oldest operation drive-in theaters as it was built and established in 1949 and is still showing films up until today. Their 550 car lot gives early birds to choose an area before the movies to have a perfect view of the large outdoor movie screen. there will be something unique waiting for the next season to come. They have the Malta Flea where a community flea market is organized for visitors and patrons to trade and sell antique artifacts and items while furniture restoration services might also be available.

Malta Drive-In Theatre

Address: 2785 U.S. 9, Malta, NY 12020, United States

Website: Malta Drive-In Theatre

Price: 10 USD

3. Jericho Drive-In

Posted by Sandi Ford on Saturday, 8 September 2018

Jericho Drive-In has been a principal part of the community since 1956 as it continuously offers the latest cinematic releases since its inception. The theater is also the home for the well-known “Jericho Sundae” which is an ice cream filled with vanilla and sweets you can think of. Pet lovers also love the drive-in theater because of its tradition of giving free Doggie Vanilla for dog best friends every Sunday with every purchase after 6 pm. Sports coaches and their teams also have perks of their own with a 10% discount if they show up any day at the theater while everyone is wearing their uniforms.

Jericho Drive-In

Address: 21 Jericho Rd, Glenmont, NY 12077, United State

Website: Jericho Drive-In

Opening hours: 1pm - 8pm (daily)

Price: 9 USD

4. Hollywood Drive-In Theatre

Posted by Hollywood Drive-In Theatre TM on Monday, 12 November 2018

Established in 1952 by James Fisher, his wife Beatrice and their son Frank, Hollywood Drive-In Theatre at Route 66. The theater is open all year round and even during the winter, there are heaters that are installed at the speakers near the car parking area. The drive-in theater encourages patrons and visitors to maintain the traditional way of watching movies outdoors. People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, beach blankets, and pets to have that old-school experience. The spacious car lot has digital projection and sound systems.

Hollywood Drive-In Theatre

Address: 9270 NY-66, Averill Park, NY 12018, United States

Website: Hollywood Drive-In Theatre

Price: 10 USD

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5. Warwick Drive-In Theater

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Posted by Warwick Drive-In Theater on Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Passed over different generations and owners throughout the years since the year 1950, Warwick Drive-In Theater is a popular outdoor theater in Orange County, NY. Since 2014, the drive-in theater had a conversion of film showing to digital and it started providing better and clearer quality films from the classics to the new blockbusters. Warwick Drive-In Theater also has double features every night shown on their three big screens. Home-cooked food is available at the concession stand for those who are looking for some comfort food while watching movies.

Warwick Drive-In Theater

Address: 5 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, NY 10990, United States

Website: Warwick Drive-In Theater

Price: 12 USD

6. Auto Drive-in Theater

Posted by 56 Auto Drive-in Theater on Friday, 24 May 2019

Known for its rich heritage that dates way back the year 1955, the famous 56 Auto Drive-in Theater is also a place where you can some slushies, fried dough, and tasty comfort burgers. They are proud of their new and improved system. The drive-in theater once was proud of their cinemascope screen and improved hearing and audio apparatus with large parking spaces make it the drive-in of choice for those who are looking for convenience and comfort at the same time.

56 Auto Drive-in Theater

Address: 9783 State Highway 56 Massena, New York

Website: 56 Auto Drive-in Theater

Price: 7.50 USD

7. Portville Drive-In

Posted by Portville Drive-In on Thursday, 27 June 2013

Portville Drive-In has two large screens known to be some of the biggest in the state of New York. The double-feature of the drive-in theater provides their customers’ bonus films along with what they paid for with the price of just one compared to other theaters. Since 1970, the drive-in has been providing family-friendly entertainment up to this day. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed but there are a variety of food from chips and sweets to popcorn and sodas available here.

Portville Drive-In

Address: 1060 Olean-Portville Rd, Portville, NY 14770, United

Website: Portville Drive-In

Price: 7 USD

8. Bay Drive-In Theatre

Posted by Bay Drive-In Theater on Monday, 17 June 2019

Bay Drive-In Theatre is established in 1968 and is the oldest functioning drive-in theater in Jefferson County, NY. The heritage of the moviegoers’ destination is rich as much as its community at the parking lots and on social media. Fans and patrons can vote online for the movies they would like to watch in the “Popcorn Bowl.” Moreover, they also have weekend releases on their digital projector while their audio is playing through their viewers’ FM car radio.

Bay Drive-In Theatre

Address: NY-26, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607, United States

Website: Bay Drive-In Theatre

Price: 6 USD

9. Glen Drive-In Theatre

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Posted by Glen Twin Drive In on Friday, 9 November 2018

The tradition of drive-in theaters alive since 1958 in Glen Drive-In Theatre. The theater is located near the popular Lake George area offering the moviegoers the classic double feature drive-in experience they are looking for. Viewers are going to enjoy the two screens and have the option to listen to the audio using your FM car radio or their old-fashioned speakers. The Snack Bar is also where viewers can go to for food and some popcorn.

Glen Drive-In Theatre

Address: 983 U.S. 9, Queensbury, NY 12804, United States

Website: Glen Drive-In Theatre

Price: 10 USD

Visit the best drive-In theaters in New York

Retro-styled Drive-in Theater
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New York is truly a state of culture and the arts. Participating in its rich moviegoing culture outdoors is a perfect idea to feel what the locals are into. Travel around the state and watch all newly released and classic movies that are being shown around. Traveling through the roads makes it worth stopping by a drive-in theater.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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