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FOR SAFE ENTERTAINMENT OUTSIDE YOUR HOME 2 2 3 3 4 VISIT THE DRIVE-IN THEATER What Is Gardening Good For? It Pays to Be Prepared Bird-Watching for Beginners Grilled Prime Rib Visit Local Drive-In Theaters
S ocial distancing can be tough. There are only so many Netflix episodes you can watch before the kids start bouncing off the walls and begging to go outside. So how do you keep your family both safe and entertained during trying times? Take them back in time with a trip to a drive- in movie theater! They may be few and far between these days, but our area has two that are still playing the latest blockbusters.
It underwent some rebuilding, and in the ‘60s and ‘70s, it was best known for its bright-pink paint job. It was repainted in the early ‘80s, but much of the facility, including its two screens, projection booth, and concession stand look much the same as they did decades ago. The entire area even turns neon at night! Each screen shows a double feature every evening, and sound has been converted to a broadcast system, so you can tune in on your car stereo.
that could fit over 700 cars for its shows, and it went through a name change soon after it opened. They had a brief closure in the early 2000s, but they are open again and now show two double features every night. Their concession stands also offer a full menu of hot items so families can enjoy dinner with their movies. The facility also hosts private and public events, like fundraisers, throughout the year to give back to the community that has supported them. Drive-in theaters are a great family activity any time, but right now, they’re an especially smart choice for families who need to get out of the house but still want a safe experience. Watching movies from the comfort of your car is a great way to achieve just that.
SKYVIEW DRIVE-IN
STARLITE DRIVE-IN
Located about 17 miles from St. Louis in Belleville, Illinois, the Skyview Drive-In first opened for business in the summer of 1949. It started with just one screen, and as cinema technology developed over the decades, so did their setup.
Located about 35 miles away in Cadet, Missouri, the Starlite Drive-In first opened in 1952 as the Cadet Drive-In with two screens in operation. It had a long and illustrious run as a theater
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