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File photo of visitors watching movie at the finger lakes drive in in aurelius, ny. Hyde park drivein theater, located at 4114 albany post road, hyde park, ny. Starting may 15, drivein movie theaters can operate in. According to the united drivein theatre owners association u. Finger lakes drive in is new york states oldest operating drive in movie theater, offering film showings seasonally in auburn since 1947. Drivein movie theaters in the hudson valley for retro. For drivein theaters, an unexpected revival the new. At the ocala drive in, owner john watzke said moviegoers are packing. Come see a few movies and talk to our staff in the concession stand or projection booth. As an extra added attraction, a new york central freight train might be seen passing just behind the big screen.
A drive in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Here are 27 drivein movie theaters in upstate ny to enjoy. Drivein movie theaters poised for a comeback in the us. Find a drivein theater near nyc for outdoor movie screenings. Despite some chains efforts to spruce up their movie theaters, there is still nothing quite like a drivein movie experiencea summer tradition for our family. New york has the most drive in movie theater screens in the united states, which means that there is often an option within a short drive. Consult the listings and find the right movie for youwhether its a romantic comedy with your significant other or a family favorite thatll give the kids an experience theyll always remember. This list includes active and defunct drive in theaters. Drivein movie theaters may seem like a blast from the past, something out of the 1950s or 60s. Apr 20, 2020 drivein movie theaters a tiny, nearly forgotten sliver of the us cinema business may be poised for a comeback as the coronavirus has shuttered indoor movie theaters nationwide. Drive in movie theaters in dutchess county new york. Of all those, only 28 were still operating seasonally in 2010.
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Drivein movie theatres drivein movie theatres in the hudson valley. Preserving the history of new york state drivein theatres. Free ticket prices and showtimes are subject to change without notice. There were no less than 184 confirmed drive in locations which opertated in new york state between 1938 and 2009. Dutchess county drive in movie theaters new york tourism. Although new york state was one of the first 10 states to host a drivein theater the first one opened in ny in 1938 on long island, the empire state was still a late bloomer for drive ins. We are located in black river, ny just outside of watertown, near fort drum. Although new york state was one of the first 10 states to host a drivein theater the first one opened in ny in 1938 on long island, the empire state was still a late bloomer for driveins. Situated on 12 acres, with an 82 wide screen and a capacity for parking up to 600 cars, the drivein is operating this season every nite of the week, april thru september. At the ocala drivein, owner john watzke said moviegoers are packing t. Oct 25, 2010 welcome to, the home for new york states drive in theatre history, past and present.
Outdoor movie viewing was great summer fun at the moonlight drive in. The theater opened on july 15, 1947, and is new york. Sure, the sound system at the local megaplex probably sounds better than your car radio and youre not going to find the latest. Drivein movie theaters in the hudson valley for retro family fun 6517 by lisa johnston despite some chains efforts to spruce up their movie theaters, there is still nothing quite like a drivein movie experiencea summer tradition for our family. Just 50 miles from the big apple, warwick drive in is a family business thats been screening movies since 1950. Dutchess county drive in movie theaters hudson valley. Find drive ins near you map, list updated mar 21, 2019. Within this enclosed area, customers can view films from their cars this list includes active and defunct drivein theaters.
Drivein movie theaters poised for a comeback in the us amid. Mar 20, 2017 7 drivein movie theaters in the tristate area published march 20, 2017 updated on october 19, 2017 at 1. Theres nothing like a drive in theater during a beautiful night. Drive in movie theatres drive in movie theatres in the hudson valley. Drive in movie theaters a tiny, nearly forgotten sliver of the us cinema business may be poised for a comeback as the coronavirus has shuttered indoor movie theaters nationwide. Hyde park drive in theater, located at 4114 albany post road, hyde park, ny. Aug 08, 2017 head out of the city for a night and enjoy a movie at one of these drive in theaters near new york. Hyde park drivein theatre family fun and owned since 1950. Midway drive in theatre, central new yorks only drive in movie theatre.
Movie theaters in albany, ny showing 27 movie theaters all theaters 27 open 4 showing movies 4 closed 23 demolished 11 restoring 0 renovating 1. Within this enclosed area, customers can view films from their cars. Posted apr 26, 2015 drivein movie theaters in upstate new york. According to the united drive in theatre owners association u. Apr 08, 2020 the drivein theater s home of greenville, new york is a spacious 3,700person community located in the catskills the perfect sort of place to take in the beauty of nature and cinema alike. The 56 auto drivein has recently converted to digital projection, and is open 7 nights a week in the summer months. Located in minetto, ny midway between fulton and oswego on nys rt 48. When new york state begins to reopen on may 15, one of the lowrisk activities included in the reopening statewide are drive in theaters.
Elmira drivein movie times showtimes and tickets elmira. Drivein movie theaters in the hudson valley for retro family. Mar 27, 2020 as businesses nationwide struggle to survive amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, drive in theaters in florida are thriving. Where to find one and how to enjoy it best heather clark, rocklandwestchester journal news published 6. Hyde park drivein theatre 4114 albany post rd route 9 opposite fdr estate hyde park, ny 12538. Marko, heather clark and marcia greenwood, asbury park press published 4. As businesses nationwide struggle to survive amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, drivein theaters in florida are thriving. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 10965 or pearl river, ny. Although not too many driveins survive in the us, dutchess is the only new york state county to host three driveins. For drivein theaters, an unexpected revival the new york times. Overlook drivein theatre family fun and owned since 1955. Drivein movie theaters a tiny, nearly forgotten sliver of the us cinema business may be poised for a comeback as the coronavirus has.
Midway drivein theatre, central new yorks only drivein movie theatre. One of the few motel movie drive in combos left in the united states, this theater offers both a motel and an outdoor cinema. Just 50 miles from the big apple, warwick drivein is a family business thats been screening movies since 1950. The hyde park drivein theater is located just across the fdr estate and presidential library. A drivein theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Drivein movie theaters in the hudson valley real estate.
Drivein movie theaters in new york find outdoor theaters. Showtimes and tickets for mahopac, ny 10541 moviefone. The hyde park drive in theater is located just across the fdr estate and presidential library. Situated on 12 acres, with an 82 wide screen and a capacity for parking up to 600 cars, the drive in is operating this season every nite of the week, april thru september. Discount coupons are sometimes available from the theaters web page. The drivein theater s home of greenville, new york is a spacious 3,700person community located in the catskills the perfect sort of. Posted apr 26, 2015 drive in movie theaters in upstate new york. Welcome to, the home for new york states drivein theatre history, past and present.
Generally, across america, the peak years for drive in theaters were the late 1950s. File photo of visitors watching movie at the finger lakes drivein in aurelius, ny. Drivein movie theaters in new york drivein movie theaters. About hyde park drive in in continuous operation since 1949, hyde park is one of four ny drive ins which are less than a twohour drive from manhattan. Please enjoy our list of drivein movie theaters in new york. One of the few motelmoviedrivein combos left in the united states, this theater offers both a motel and an outdoor cinema. Tickets 2020 website by the boxoffice company opens in new window for warwick drivein. There were no less than 184 confirmed drivein locations which opertated in new york state between 1938 and 2009.