The story
One of America's oldest continuously operating drive-ins, opened 1949 (same year as Cozy Dog). Original screen, playground, and Art Deco marquee preserved. Upgraded to digital projection. Seasonal April-October.
Everything that was here
- 1949–present · still open
Route 66 Drive-In TheatreMovie Theater / Drive-In
One of America's oldest continuously operating drive-ins, opened 1949 (same year as Cozy Dog). Original screen, playground, and Art Deco marquee preserved. Upgraded to digital projection. Seasonal April-October.
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