OPEN MICHIGAN DRIVE- IN THEATERS 2008
Here you will find detailed information about the ten surviving drive-in theatres in Michigan, including websites, phone numbers, map, weather and motel links. This page is provided as a service to Michigan drive-in patrons, and to help promote these theatres, hopefully prolonging their existence. You should always call the theatre before traveling to verify it is indeed open and what is showing that night. While we do strive to be accurate, MichiganDriveIns.com is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on this page. MichiganDriveIns.com also does not offer any movie listings, please refer to the individual theatre contact information below. 2008 season opening dates will be updated when they become available. Take your family to a Michigan Drive-In tonight and enjoy the great drive-in revival! You should know the drive-in's keep a very small percentage of the ticket price, so be sure to spend some money in the snack bar, this income is the key to their existence. Your continuing patronage of these theatres in 2008 and beyond is crucial to their survival, please don't let these ten go the way of the sad examples pictured here. We once enjoyed over one hundred and fifty drive-in's here in Michigan, and now there are just ten. Support and enjoy your Michigan Drive-In Theatre's, while you still can! See ya at the drive-in....
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CAPRI DRIVE-IN ~
119 W. Chicago Rd. (US-12) Coldwater, MI 49036 Phone: (517)278-5628 - Website: Capridrive-in.com Season: March-October ~ Screens: 2 - Capacity: 850 Sound: AM/FM Only (No Speakers) - Intermission Reel: No Opened: 1964 - Owners: Tom & Sue Magocs Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 03/28/08 (Screen 2 Opens 04/04/08) ~ Closes: 11/01/08? The Capri earns top billing here for a reason; it is the best! One of the inspirations for this site. This clean family-run operation offers atmosphere, great food, a quality picture presentation on a really big screen, and a friendly staff. Events include a Car Show, a Halloween Party and a Anniversary Party. Well worth the drive to Coldwater, make this ten-star drive-in a regular habit. |
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HI-WAY DRIVE-IN ~ 2778 E. Sanilac Rd. Carsonville, MI 48419 Phone: (810)657-6684 ~ Website: Hiwaydrivein.com Season: May-September ~ Screens: 1 ~ Capacity: 400 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: Yes Opened: 1947 ~ Owners: Marcy Goyette Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 05/16/08? ~ Closes: 09/13/08? Tucked away up in the thumb is this little jewel of a drive-in. Simple, cozy, country, quiet and very dark! Zero light pollution, and a star filled sky help make an awesome drive-in experience. Don't be deceived by the small screen, it works well in this size theatre, and the picture quality is very good. The clean & well maintained vintage Hi-Way Drive-In is highly recommended. The Hi-Way is open weekends only after Labor Day. |
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CHERRY BOWL DRIVE-IN ~
9812 Honor Hwy. Honor, MI 49640 Phone: (231)325-3413 ~ Website: Cherrybowldrivein.com Season: May-August ~ Screens: 1 ~ Capacity: 400 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: Yes Opened: 1953 ~ Owner: Harry Clark Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 05/02/08 ~ Closes: 09/08/08? Be sure to visit the nostalgic Cherry Bowl on you next trip up-north. A great trip back to the 1950's awaits your family at this great little drive-in. Great food, and 50's atmosphere. Vintage intermission reels and cartoons are a bonus, Mini-golf is also availible on site. Plays PG-13 and lower movies only. The Cherry Bowl is open weekends only from April thru mid-June & after Labor Day. |
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US-23 TWIN DRIVE-IN ~ 5200 Fenton Rd. (Old US-23) Flint,MI 48507 Phone: (810)238-0751 ~ Website: None Season: April-September ~ Screens: 2 Capacity: 1200 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: No Opened: 1952 ~ Owner: Lou Warrington Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: WEATHER.COM ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 05/02/08 ~ Closes: 09/07/08? Beating the odds, Lou Warrington's classic US-23 Twin Drive-In survived the 80's and 90's and then a devastating 1997 arson fire that destroyed the original wood screen tower. The rebuilt "23" now thrives with two screens, holding its own against cross-town rival, the Miracle Twin. The 23 offers affordable family-friendly atmosphere and a definite nostalgic charm. |
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MIRACLE TWIN DRIVE-IN ~ 6383 E. Court St. N. Burton, MI 48509 Phone: (810)744-3800 ~ Website/Showtimes: nationalamusements.com Season: April-August ~ Screens: 2 ~ Capacity: 915 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: Yes Opened: 1973 ~ Owner: Nationalamusements.com Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 04/18/08 ~ Closes: 09/01/08? The Miracle Twin is part of media-giant Viacoms (National Amusements, Mtv, CBS, Blockbuster, Paramount Studios) vast empire. It is National Amusement's last (of many) surviving drive-in in the state. A great nostalgic drive-in experience to be found here, steep paved ramps give a great view of the screen, and full fields of speakers compliment the FM sound. Recent updates include repainting the screens and some new speakers. The "Twin" offers a feel very reminicent of Natonal's similar, and long-gone, M-78 Twin Drive-In in Lansing, and Cascade Twin Drive-In in Grand Rapids. |
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GETTY 4 DRIVE-IN ~ 920 Summit Ave. Muskegon, MI 49441 Phone: (231)798-2608 ~ Website: Celebrationcinema.com Season: April-September ~ Screens: 4 ~ Capacity: 1200 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: No Opened: 1949 ~ Owners: Loeks Theatres Inc. Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 04/18/08 ~ Closes: 09/07/08? West Michigan's classic Getty 4 is part of the Loeks Theatres Circuit. It was nearly lost a few years ago, but somehow managed to survive a development threat, and continues to thrive. The original main screen was damaged in 2006, but is now refurbished and ready for use. The Getty is a great place to take your family, with great concessions and very friendly staff. The Getty offers variety, nostaglia and atmosphere. |
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FORD-WYOMING 1-5 DRIVE-IN ~ 10400 Ford Rd. Dearborn, MI 48126 Phone: (313)846-6910 ~ Website/Showtimes: Fordwyomingdrivein.com Season: January-December ~ Screens: 5 ~ Capacity: 1500 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: Yes Opened: 1951 ~ Owner: Charles Shafer Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Open: Year-Round With it's magnificent vintage art-deco screen tower, Charles Shafer's huge Ford-Wyoming 1-5 complex is an outgrowth of the original single screen drive-in which opened in 1951. The Ford-Wyoming offers year-round movies, with two and three nightly showings of Hollywoods latest, and those very cool dancing hot dog intermisson reels. Electric in-car heaters are availible for winter use. |
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FORD WYOMING 6-9 DRIVE-IN ~ 6251 Wyoming Rd. Dearborn, MI 48126 Phone: (313)846-6910 - Website/Showtimes: Fordwyomingdrivein.com Season: April-September ~ Screens: 4 - Capacity: 1500 Sound: FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: Yes Opened: 1991 ~ Owner: Charles Shafer Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 05/02/08 ~ Closes: 09/01/08? Mr. Shafer added this four-screen addition to his massive drive-in complex in 1991. Features a large modern two-story concession-projection building. The Ford-Wyoming 6-9 was rumored to be closing permanently after the 2006 season, please refer to the Ford-Wyoming website. Update: The 6-9 has indeed reopened for the 2007 season!! |
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SUNSET DRIVE-IN ~
69017 Red Arrow Hwy. Hartford, MI 49057 Phone: (269)621-4194 ~ Website/Showtimes: n/a Season: May-September ~ Screens: 1 ~ Capacity: 300 Sound: FM Radio Only (No Speakers) ~ Intermission Reel: n/a Opened: 1948 ~ Owners: Neal & Glenda Edwards Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 05/16/08? ~ Closes: 09/01/08? The Sunset Drive-In opened in 1948 and is the second oldest operating drive-in in the state. This small-town drive-in offers good projection and concession, and a playground for the kids. |
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5-MILE DRIVE-IN ~
28190 M-152 Dowagiac, MI 49047 Phone: (269)782-7879 ~ Website: N/A Season: May-September (Weekends Only) ~ Screens: 1 ~ Capacity: 500 Sound: AM/FM Radio & Speakers ~ Intermission Reel: n/a Opened: 1961 ~ Owners: Neal & Glenda Edwards Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 05/16/08? ~ CLOSES: 09/28/08?
Located well off the beaten path, the classic 5-Mile Drive-In is a hidden treasure. The vintage single screen
drive-in offers a nostalgic drive-in experience. The well-maintained 5-Mile was purchased and reopened in 2006 by the
owners of the Sunset Drive-In in Hartford. |
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DEVIL'S LAKE DRIVE-IN ~
740 Manitou Rd. Manitou Beach, MI, 49253 Phone: (517)547-5657 Website: Drive-inconcepts.com/devilsllake_events.htm Season: June-September ~ Screens: 1 ~ Capacity: 40 ~ Sound: FM Radio 89.1 Intermission Reel: n/a ~ Opened: 1951 ~ Owner: Terry Lytle/Drive-In Ministries Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 06/14/08? ~ Closes: 09/01/08? Situated in the resort community of Manitou Beach, the tiny 40-car Devil's Lake Drive-In runs religious-themed movies. |
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TEMPORARY DRIVE- IN'S
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COMPUWARE SPORTS ARENA DRIVE-IN ~
14900 Beck Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: (734)927-3284 ~ Website: compuwarehockey.com/drivein.html Season: April-September ~ Screens: 3 ~ Capacity: 700 ~ Sound: FM Radio Intermission Reel: n/a ~ Opened: 2004 ~ Owners: Movies At The Drive-In LLC Directions: Google Maps ~ Weather: Weather.com ~ Lodging: Yahoo Motels Opens: 05/23/08 ~ Closes: 09/01/08? The CSA Drive-In employs three retractable screens in the parking lot of the Compuware Arena. The lot opens at 7pm and movies begin at dusk. The adjacent Ginopolis on the Ice Restaurant (734-453-4455) is open during the show for carry out. Ticket prices are: 12 years old to adult are $8.00, 7-12 years old are $6.00, 2-6 and younger are $2.00. This is all the information we have on the CSA Drive-In. The Silverdome Drive-In is CLOSED. |
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Updated: 04/23/08
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