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Nov 27, 2023 · Just one year later, the first drive in movie theater in Texas, known as the 'Drive In Short Reel Theater' was opened in Galveston, TX on July 5, 1934. Peak of popularity At one point in time - when drive in theaters were at the peak of their popularity - there were over 4,000 drive in movie theaters in the United States and the state of Texas ...
Texas Drive-in Theaters. Texas has 20 remaining drive-in movie theaters. Texas was host to the 3rd drive-in to open in America in 1934 in Galveston, TX. By the late 1950's, Texas boasted nearly 400 drive-ins, the most of any state in the country.
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- Coyote Drive-In. Fort Worth. Coyote Drive-In is open daily, showing double features on its four screens, so you’ll always find something to watch, including all the new releases.
- Blue Starlite Urban Drive-In. Austin. Blue Starlite debuted in 2010 and remains one of the most unique drive-in theaters in Texas. The boutique operation sets up screens in multiple locations around the city and only takes in 15 to 40 cars per showing, so the experience is more intimate than most.
- Galaxy Drive-In. Ennis. Open for nearly two decades, Galaxy has expanded from three to seven screens, moved from film to digital, is open daily and now has two snack bars.
- Moonstruck Drive-In Cinema. Houston. Moonstruck is located east of downtown and looks onto the city skyline, so you’ll get a full view of Houston behind the screens.
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- Moonstruck Drive-In Cinema—Houston. Nestled by an incredible backdrop of the Houston skyline, Moonstruck has multiple outdoor screens to catch a flick. As with nearly all drive-in movie theaters, sound from the movies is broadcast on FM radio frequencies that depend on which screen you're viewing.
- Showboat Drive-In—Hockley. Not far northwest of Houston, Hockley's Showboat Drive-In offers two features for the price of one ticket. Online tickets are discounted compared to tickets purchased at the gate and allow you to cruise through the line faster when you arrive.
- Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre—Lubbock and New Braunfels. Whether you're in North Texas, near Lubbock, or are more central, toward Austin, the Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre has a nearby location that's open year-round.
- WesMer Drive-In Theatre—Mercedes. Located in the South Texas border town of Mercedes, the WesMer drive-in is a staple for a true throwback experience. WesMer shows two films a night on its big screen and has a concession stand that sells Frito pies, nachos, hot dogs, popcorn and more.
- Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive In. Located in Austin, Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive In is the first and only “mini urban drive-in” theater in the world and is a place where childhood favorites, cult classics, and indie films are the “king of the big screen.”
- Tascosa Drive-in. Tascosa Drive-in originally operated with two screens at its 1952 opening, but its northern screen was completely destroyed by a fire in 1978.
- Doc's Drive-in Theatre. Doc’s Drive-in Theatre is Texas’ newest drive-in cinema, opened to the public in August 2018. The theater is located just outside of Austin in the city of Buda and offers two screens showing double showings of new popular films.
- Sandell Drive-in. Sandell Drive-in was originally opened in 1955 and was named after a blend of its original owners’ daughters Sandara and Adele’s names.
Galaxy Drive-in Theatre 5301 North Interstate Highway 45 Ennis, TX 75119 Phone : 972-875-5505 Galaxy Drive-in Theatre Website Galaxy Drive-in Theatre Facebook Page Get Directions to Galaxy Drive-in Theatre Status: OPEN
Texas Drive-Ins. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of outdoor cinema at a Texas Drive-In. Whether you're seeking a nostalgic date night, a memorable family outing, or simply a one-of-a-kind movie-watching experience, our carefully curated selection of drive-in theaters in Texas ensures that you won't miss a moment of the magic.
