He created it as a solution for people unable to comfortably fit into smaller movie theater seats after creating a mini drive in for his mother. But the drive in movie theater is not dead and fortunately there are currently about 335 drive ins still open in the united states. 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. It had a fullservice restaurant with seating on the roof, and a trolley system to take children and adults to a playground and a large indoor theater for bad weather or for those who wanted to watch in airconditioned comfort. This was one of those drivein theatres that also had an indoor cinema where they ran the same movie. While the price of admission has ticked upward of 1933s 25 cents, a. The transit drive in theatre website is dedicated to the memory of my grandparents, irving and mary cohen, pioneers of the movie theatre industry. Hiway drivein movie theatre new york driveins catskill.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a night at the drive in. Preserving the history of new york state drivein theatres. Opens in new window opens in new window opens in new window. Although not too many drive ins survive in the us, dutchess is the only new york state county to host three drive ins. Theyre among the first wave of nonessential businesses now allowed to resume operations. New york, pennsylvania offer the most drive in movie theaters as movie theater screens go dark, drive ins offer patrons entertainment during the coronavirus outbreak. Andrew cuomo said he was considering allowing drive ins to reopen. Overlook drivein theatre family fun and owned since 1955. The whitestone bridge drivein was the most famous drivein in new york city and it opened august 12, 1949 with paulette goddard in suddenly its spring and richard denning in caged fury. Any guest that fails to comply with any of the conditions, at the discretion of management, will forfeit their right to remain on the.
Welcome to the four brothers drive in theater the drive in. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. Elmira drivein proudly serving elmira, new york with. The vintage drive in new movies in a classic setting. We are located in black river, ny just outside of watertown, near fort drum.
Back in 20, we also had the opportunity to experience a semblance of the drive in movie theater in new york city, thanks to an installation at. Just 50 miles from the big apple, warwick drive in is a family business thats been screening movies since 1950. Drivein theaters see resurgence in popularity with new. Delicious and affordable food at the concessions stand. Oct 25, 2010 welcome to, the home for new york states drive in theatre history, past and present. Drivein movie theaters in new york drivein movie theaters.
Starting may 15, drive in movie theaters can operate in new york during the coronavirus pandemic. Discount coupons are sometimes available from the theaters web page. Welcome to, the home for new york states drive in theatre history, past and present. Look forward to giving you some sanity under these new covid conditions. Cabin fever and movies drew carloads of people to the drivein theater in warwick, n. Of the remaining 28, all are north of the new york city bridges. Please enjoy our list of drivein movie theaters in new york. Happy to announce we are open starting this friday 5. The 56 auto drive in has recently converted to digital projection, and is open 7 nights a week in the summer months. All the favorite snacks shared with family and friends. Dutchess county drive in movie theaters new york tourism.
Other drive in theaters throughout florida are also finding ways to navigate their new business realities, including at chip sawyers silver moon drive in in lakeland and joylan drive in in. Find drive ins near you map, list updated mar 21, 2019. Back in 20, we also had the opportunity to experience a semblance of the drivein movie theater in new york city, thanks to an installation at. A twinscreen venue with a capacity for up to 800 cars. Mar 15, 2019 new york citys theater district is an area in midtown manhattan where most broadway theaters are located, as well as many other theaters, movie theaters, restaurants, hotels, other places of.
Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 14094 or lockport, ny. Covering over 29 acres, it could park 2,500 vehicles. We are projecting in beautiful barco digital and use optimodfm system for superior sound. Showtimes and tickets for lockport, ny 14094 moviefone. Drivein movie theaters in new york find outdoor theaters. We also have a small quantity of portable radios for rent. Near the end the 1,500seat indoor cinema was playing different films, usually grind double features, then closed it totally. Located in minetto, ny midway between fulton and oswego on nys rt 48. On long island, north hempstead town supervisor judi bosworth and the town board recently announced the launch of a brand new drive. Please purchase all movie ticket here on our website and present to the ticket booth. There were no less than 184 confirmed drive in locations which opertated in new york state between 1938 and 2009.
There are another 40 drive ins still open in canada and about drive in theaters open in australia. Posted apr 26, 2015 drive in movie theaters in upstate new york. Opened on july 15, 1947, the finger lakes drive in is the oldest operating drive in theater in new york. Jun 2, 2019 the iconic american drive in movie theatre. Receive showtimes and special announcements via email. Guests wishing to smoke may do so only in designated smoking areas.
For drivein theaters, an unexpected revival the new york times. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. The 56 auto drivein has recently converted to digital projection, and is open 7 nights a week in the summer months. Bay drivein theater alexandria bay, new york facebook. Jun 07, 2017 the history of drivein movie theaters and where they are now posted on june 7, 2017 april 27, 2020 by new york film academy many people hear stories of their grandparents going to the drivein theater for a friday night hangout, but do you know the history of the classic movie experience. Americas oldest drive in theater, shankweilers has had 82 years to perfect its outdoor screenings. For the health and comfort of all transit drive in guests and employees, smoking is strictly prohibited in all parking areas, including the interior of all vehicles in all parking areas, walkways, the playground area, and within 25 feet of any building. Drivein movie theaters of new york and bordering states.
A break from covid19, coming soon to a drivein theater. Hyde park drivein theatre family fun and owned since 1950. The number of drive ins in new york peaked during 1963 at 150 theaters. Though the theater still uses a classic speaker system for film showings, fm radio transmission is available for incar listening. Head out of the city for a night and enjoy a movie at one of these drive in theaters near new york. Drive in movie theaters are making a massive comeback in new york as the standard cinema experience has changed due to ongoing social distancing guidelines although your. The theater is a solo screen, showing a double feature of firstrun films. Unadilla drive in is open seasonally from may to september. Of all those, only 28 were still operating seasonally in 2010. Welcome to the four brothers drive in theater the drive in of the. Movies, music, cocktails and more in the northern catskills of new york.
Unadilla, new york is located 15 miles west of oneonta in otsego county. May 22 upi businesses in new jersey and new york are reviving a oncedwindling concept by opening popup drive in movie theaters in their. Amenia drive in movie theatre amenia, new york movie. Finger lakes drive in is new york states oldest operating drive in movie theater, offering film showings seasonally in auburn since 1947. Appealing to families, hollingshead advertised his drive. Drivein movies become nycs hottest ticket in lockdown. Transit drivein theatre serving lockport, western new. The allweather drivein was opened on april 20, 1957 with deborah kerr in heaven knows, mr. Use at hyde park drive in and overlook drive in purchase at the ticket booth. All childrens tickets must be purchased at our ticket booth so we can verify. The hollywood drive in is a single screen drive in theater located in averill park, ny. 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. Drive in theaters are no longer a thing of the past. Find the best drivein theater near nyc time out new york.
The drive in has been a staple in warwick, a town of about 32,000 near the new jersey border, since the 1950s, serving as both a familyfriendly attraction and a popular datenight spot. Drivein movie theaters poised for a comeback in the us. Elmira drive in 2431 state route 352 elmira, ny 14903 6077348599 map directions. Down the road from the theater is springwood, the home of franklin d. New york, pennsylvania offer the most drivein movie theaters. Long thought to be a relic of the past, there are more.
If your car radio does not work, it is best to bring a battery powered radio of your own. Drive in theaters may call to mind a bygone era of 1950s americana, but the nostalgic setup is having a. New jersey has only 1 remaining drive in operating within the state the delsea drive in listed below. Trolls world tour is shown at the four brothers drivein theatre in amenia, new york on friday, may 15, 2020. All the amazing summer memories made not only for your support but for allowing us to be part of your moments. The information above is provided as a free service. New york gramercy theatre new york emerging cinemas at theatre row new york symphony spaces leonard nimoy thalia new york makor new york abc no rio new york telephone bar and grill new york alice tully hall at lincoln center new york jcc manhattan new york dga theatre new york ifc center new york le poisson rouge new. Photos, history and much more information about york drive in theatre located in in york, pa 17404 drive is not affiliated with the york drive in theatre. Here, we take a look at 14 of new york states oldest and newest drive in theaters.
Drive in movie theaters may seem like a blast from the past, something out of the 1950s or 60s. 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. Andrew cuomo gave drive ins the green light to reopen earlier this month, established openair theaters including the warwick. Johnny allweather drivein in copiague, ny cinema treasures. Hyde park drive in theatre 4114 albany post rd route 9 opposite fdr estate hyde park, ny 12538. Although new york state was one of the first 10 states to host a drive in theater the first one opened in ny in 1938 on long island, the empire state was still a late bloomer for drive ins.
See more ideas about drive in movie theater, drive in theater and movie theater. Sure, the sound system at the local megaplex probably sounds better than your car radio and youre not going to find the latest. Drive in movie theaters are making a massive comeback in new york as the standard cinema experience has changed due to ongoing social distancing guidelines although your local amc or regal might. Drivein movie theaters thrive despite lack of new titles. One of the largest drive in theaters was the johnny allweather drive in in copiague, new york. New york s first drive in opened on long island in 1938 in valley stream. For drivein theaters, an unexpected revival the new. May 22 upi businesses in new jersey and new york are reviving a oncedwindling concept by opening popup drive in movie theaters in their parking lots. Amc raceway 10 westbury, new york 11590 amc theatres. Transit drivein theatre serving lockport, western new york. Drive ins got the green light to open in new york and new jersey this week.
Come see a few movies and talk to our staff in the concession stand or projection booth. May 11th, 2020 update yes, we are aware that the greenville drive in could reopen on may 15th. In fact, new jersey has one of the lowest drive ins per capita ration in the country at about. Midway drive in theatre, central new york s only drive in movie theatre. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club. The history of drivein movie theaters and where they are. Though there were drive ins as early as the 1910s, the first patented drive in was opened on june 6, 1933 by richard hollingshead in new jersey. Originally built for just over 200 cars, it has been expanded over the years and can accommodate up to 400 vehicles. When new york state begins to reopen on may 15, one of the lowrisk activities included in the reopening statewide are drive in theaters. Drive ins were the wave of the late 1950s and became very popular all over.
The movie trolls will be playing this weekend at the fingerlakes drive in in auburn, new york, roughly 30 miles from syracuse, according to its owner, paul meyer, a commercial real estate. Sunset drive in 9950 telegraph road middleport, ny 14105 one of new york s oldest continuously operated drive in movie theatres, the sunset isnt just managing to carry on, its carrying on a family traditio. Check here for directions, admission prices, rules for visiting and more. Drive in movie theaters in new york state offer a chance to revisit a night out, 20th centurystyle, as well as the opportunity to catch firstrun movies and classic films on a huge outdoor screen.
In order for this to work we ask that you familiarize yourself with these new policies and ask for your full cooperation. Nyc drivein theater having a revival thanks to coronavirus. Please enjoy our list of drive in movie theaters in new york. Beginning earlier this week, our journalists across new york state have been reaching out to theater owners to find out their plans for opening. Generally, across america, the peak years for drive in theaters were the late 1950s. Malta drivein theatre 2020 all you need to know before you.