If you’re in search of an inexpensive activity that the whole family will love this summer, you can find drive-in movie theaters from western New York to the Hudson Valley. Ticket prices typically don’t exceed $15, with many offering free ticket options for children under a certain age, and include more than one movie per night. So grab a blanket or two, hop in your car and spend a few hours at your nearest drive-in for a fun-filled night.
Here’s a list of 21 drive-in movie theaters to visit throughout New York state.
Finger Lakes Drive-In
The Rose City Drive-In, pictured here, is located just west of Newark, Wayne County.
Where: 1064 Clark Street Road in Auburn
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $10
More information: fingerlakesdrivein.com
Unadilla Drive-In
Where: 1706 State Highway 7 in Unadilla, Otsego County
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $10
More information: drive-in.ws
Black River Drive-In Theater
Where: 28035 NY-3 in Watertown
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $8
More information: blackriverdrivein.com
Malta Drive-In Theater
Where: 2785 Route 9 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County
Cost: Ticket prices range from $6-12
More information: maltadrivein.com
Transit Drive-In Theatre
Where: 6655 South Transit Road in Lockport
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $12
More information: transitdrivein.com
Overlook Drive-In Theater
Where: 126 Degarmo Road in Poughkeepsie
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $15
More information: overlookdrivein.com
Hollywood Drive-In Theatre
Where: 9254 NY Route 66 in Averill Park, Rensselaer County
Cost: Ticket prices range from $6-12
More information: hollywooddrivein.com
Midway Drive-In Theater
Where: 2782 County Route 45 in Fulton
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $10
More information: midwaydrivein.com
Vintage Drive-In Theatre
Where: 1520 West Henrietta Road in Avon, Livingston County
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $12
More information: vintagedrivein.com
Glen Drive-In Theatre
Where: 983 Route 9 in Queensbury, Warren County
Cost: Ticket prices range from $8-13
More information: glendriveintheater.com
Charcoal Corral & Silver Lake Twin Drive-In
Where: 7037 Chapman Road in Perry, Wyoming County
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $11
More information: charcoalcorral.com
Warwick Drive-In Theatre
Where: 5 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, Orange County
Cost: Ticket prices range from $9-13
More information: warwickdrivein.com
Hathaway’s Drive-In Theatre
Where: 4762 NY Route 67 in North Hoosick, Rensselaer County
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $13
More information: hathawaysdrive-in.com
Portville Drive-In Theatre
Where: 1060 Olean/Portville Road in Portville, Cattaraugus County
Cost: Ticket prices range from $3-8
More information: portvilledrivein.com
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Hi-Way Drive-In
Where: 10699 Route 9W in Coxsackie, Greene County
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $12
More information: hiwaydriveinny.com
Jericho Drive-In Theatre
Where: 21 Jericho Road in Glenmont, Albany County
Cost: Ticket prices range from $6-12
More information: jerichodrive-in.com
Rose City Drive In
Where: 5418 State Highway 31 in Newark, Wayne County
Cost: Ticket prices range from $8-10
More information: rosecitydrivein.com
Ozoner 29 Drive-In Theatre
Where: Route 29 in Broadalbin, Fulton County
Cost: Ticket prices range from $5-10
More information: elraoz29.wixsite.com/drive-in/ozoner-29-drive-in
El Rancho Drive-In Theatre
Where: 6070 State Route 5 in Palatine Bridge, Montgomery County
Cost: Ticket prices range from $5-10
More information: elraoz29.wixsite.com/drive-in/el-rancho-drive-in
56 Auto Drive-In Theatre
Where: 9783 State Highway 56 in Massena, St. Lawrence County
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $8
More information: facebook.com/56autodriveintheatermassenany/
Elmira Drive-In Theatre
Where: 2431 State Route 352 in Elmira
Cost: Ticket prices range from free to $12
More information: elmiradrivein.com
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This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Best drive-in theaters in NY: From the Finger Lakes to the Hudson Valley