Classic drive-in movie theaters date back to much simpler times, summer nights where couples or families could drive to a theater, park, and enjoy a movie from the comfort of their own car. Originating during the 1920’s, these theaters have seen the entire evolution of films, from silent movies to painted walls to movie screens. Fortunately, many states still boast drive-in theaters, including the state of Alabama Locals and visitors alike will find several drive-ins in the state for family fun and date nights.
411 Twin Drive-in Theater and Grill
The 411 Twin Drive-in Theater and Grill in Centre, Alabama. The outdoor theater provides fun for the entire family, and is open throughout the entire year on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The drive-in theater is open seven days a week as well from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The 411 Twin Drive-in shows newly released film, allowing customer to choose from two double features every weekend. The drive-in also features a concession stand that serves popcorn, hamburgers, pizza, candy, and beverages. Emory Johnson first opened the 411 Twin back in the year 1953 during a time in which drive-ins were booming.
411 Twin Drive-in Theater and Grill, 300 County Rd 265, Centre, AL 35960, Phone: 256-927-2855
Blue Moon Drive-in
The Blue Moon Drive-in is an old-school outdoor movie theater that consists of two large screens, providing a movie experience that offers fun for guests of all ages. The drive-in theater first opened to the community back in the year 1956 with just on screen and went by the name Gu-Win Drive-in.
The outdoor movie theater has since changed its name and added an addition screen, and now has a capacity of up to two hundred and fifty vehicles. The Blue Moon shows double features of current films and provides movie audio through FM radio. There is also a concession stand.
Blue Moon Drive-in, 4690 US Highway 43, Guin, AL 35663, Phone: 205-468-8046
King Drive-in
The King Drive-in in the town of Russellville is the oldest continuously operating drive-in movie theater in the entire state of Alabama. The historic drive-in first opened back in 1949, and is the last drive-in still in operation in northern Alabama.
The outdoor movie theater traditionally has shown movies during the summer season, but now opens earlier in the Spring and remains open later into the fall. It is a more family-oriented drive-in that typically screens double features, as well as occasionally showing trip features, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Audio is via FM stereo, and there is an on-site concession stand.
King Drive-in, 18478 US-43, Russellville, AL 35653, Phone: 256-332-3619
