Oldest Drive-In Theater In NY State Opens For The 2025 Season

Although fewer drive-in theaters are left in the country, many have managed to survive throughout the years.

Drive-ins have been declining for the past few decades. However, their business saw a significant increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, when indoor movie viewing was not an option. Some believe that the decline of drive-ins can be attributed to the invention of the VCR.

With spring arriving and summer not far off, this drive-in will open for the 2025 season on May 9th. According to their Facebook page, they have made some minor price adjustments and will show double features on both screens.

Hathaway's Drive-In Facebook Page

It's just a short drive from The Berkshires to North Hoosick Falls, New York. My favorite drive-in, the first I ever visited, has been serving the community since 1948! My parents took me there for the first time in 2004 when "Shrek 2" was a big hit at the box office. It's hard to believe that was over 20 years ago!

According to their website, a few movies are announced weekly as they strive to showcase the latest films. Since Hathaway's is a "twin" drive-in theater, patrons have more options for what they can watch on a night.

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They are constantly seeking assistance from reliable individuals who are genuinely interested in the movie theatre business. Applicants can apply through their website. Managing such a busy schedule is not something that can be done alone.

These Are The 23 Drive-In Theaters Left In NY State

New York State has the highest drive-in movie theater screens in the country. That means there's probably one not too far from wherever you are. There are a handful here in the Capital Region.

Back in the swinging '60s, drive-in theaters were all the rage, with over 4,000 scattered across the country and a whopping one hundred fifty right here in New York State alone. But times have changed, and now only twenty-three of these nostalgic gems are left in New York State. Check them out.

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These 11 Drive-In Theaters in NH, ME, and MA Are Still Operational

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25 Restaurants 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Should Visit In Upstate New York

We've been taking trips to Flavortown with "Diners, Drive Ins and Dives" since November of 2006. Wouldn't it be nice if Guy Fieri made more tips to Upstate New York?

Guy has traveled to over 37 restaurants in New York State alone. We asked "If Food Network’s “Diners,Drive Ins & Dives” could visit the Mohawk Valley and Central New York, where should they go?" on social media. The responses were well into the hundreds. What we wanted to do was take the Top 25 suggestions. Here's that list for you to enjoy:

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