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Presenting the Last Remaining Drive-Ins of Michigan!
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Capri - 119 W. Chicago Road, Coldwater, MI
Phone: 517-278-5628 Opened: 1964 Screens: 2 Capacity: 850
Operated by: Tom and Sue Magocs Sound: FM radio.
Web Site: http://www.capridrive-in.com/capri/index.htm
Fantastic Drive-In that is extremely clean and well-kept. Very cool neon marquee. Named One of Ten Drive-In's Worth a Detour by both
USA Today and The New York Times. The food is great. All of this is why the Capri gets regular visitors from all over
the tri-state area.
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Miracle Twin - G-6383 E. Court St. N., Burton, MI
Phone: 810-744-3800 Opened: 1973 Screens: 2 Capacity: 1000
Operated by: National Amusements
Sound: FM radio and car speakers.
Web Site: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/steelbeard1/miracle.htm
The Miracle Twin is a great Drive-In. The food at the snack bar is good and the whole facility is well-maintained and clean.
It is one of very few DI's I have seen with paved ramps.
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US-23 - G-5200 Fenton Road, Flint, MI
Phone: 810-238-0751 Opened: 1951 Screens: 2 Capacity: 1200
Operated by: L. Warrington Sound: FM radio and car speakers.
Web Site: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/steelbeard1/us23.htm
Another great Drive-In with a rich history. The original 1952 screen was burnt down in 1997 but was quickly replaced by the owner
who keeps the place in excellent shape today. The classic marquee is certainly one of the coolest I have ever seen.
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Ford-Wyoming 1-5 / 6-9 10400 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI
Phone: 313-846-6910 Opened: 1951 Screens: 2 Capacity: 3000
Operated by: Charles Shafer
Sound: FM radio and car speakers.
Web Site: http://www.fordwyomingdrivein.com/
One of the biggest in the country, open all year round, shows movies all night. Charles
Shafer is is and has been one of the premier exhibitors in Michigan.
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Hi-Way - 2778 E. Sanilac Rd, Sandusky, MI
Phone: 810-657-6684 Opened: 1947 Screens: 1 Capacity: 400
Operated by: M. Goyette & S. Kursinsky Sound: FM radio and car speakers.
Web Site: http://www.hiwaydrive-in.com
The oldest of Michigan's remaining Drive-in Theaters. Purchased by new owners in 1998 who have made a tremendous effort to
restore it. The attendance has increased steadily as a result. I dropped in myself and thought the place was
really cute - great pizza too! Nice to see a single screen classic like this doing well.
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Cherry Bowl - 9812 Honor Highway, Honor, MI
Phone: 231-325-3413 Opened: 1953 Screens: 1 Capacity: 500
Operated by: H. & L. Clark Sound: FM radio and car speakers.
Web Site: http://www.cherrybowldrivein.com/
Another very cool Drive-In. Has a definite 1950's feel. The Cherry Bowl has a putt-putt course, batting cages and a diner
with great broasted chicken. There are also numerous special events throughout the season. Very clean and well-maintained.
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Five Mile - 28190 M152, Dowagiac, MI
Phone: 616-782-7879 Opened: 1953 Screens: 1 Capacity: 500
Operated by: Neal and Glenda Edwards
Sound: FM radio and car speakers.
Web Site: N/A
This Drive-In is actually quite beautiful - one of my favorite pics is of one of the screens here. There is a full playground which is
classic. Admission is only 4 bucks!
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Sunset Auto Theater - 69017 Red Arrow Highway, Hartford, MI
Phone: 269-621-4194 Opened: 1948 Screens: 1 Capacity: 300
Operated by: Neal and Glenda Edwards
Sound: FM radio.
This cool Drive-In features a playground and a completely re-modeled snack bar. They also have carload pricing which is great!
The food is good and the place is clean and well-kept.
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Getty 4 - 920 East Summit Avenue, Muskegon, MI
Phone: 231-798-2608 Opened: 1952-55 Screens: 4 Capacity: 1200
Operated by: Jack Loeks Theaters Sound: FM radio and car speakers.
Web Site: http://www.celebrationcinema.com/?pid=30010
The massive main screen is a classic and there is a playground for the kids. This Theater has been an
important landmark in the area for many years. It was reportedly being sold but the place has lived on due to
popular demand.
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Compuware Arena Drive-In - Beck Rd., Plymouth, MI
Phone: 734-927-3284 Opened: 2004 Screens: 2 Capacity: 800
Operated by: Movies at the Drive-In Sound: FM radio.
Web Site: http://www.compuwarehockey.com/drivein.html
Located on the grounds of the Compuware Ice Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. Ticket prices are $8.00 for
adults and $5.00 for seniors and children, ages 8 to 12. Children ages 7
and under will be admitted at no charge. Movie tickets can be purchased upon your arrival, day of show.
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