How many drive ins are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has two drive-in movie theaters that are open spring through early-mid fall for a fun, outdoor movie experience. The Rustic Tri-Vue Drive-in is in North Smithfield and has been showing movies since 1951.
How do I get tickets for Rustic Drive-in?
To purchase tickets go to and choose Rustic Drive -In!
How do I listen to a movie at the drive-in?
We prefer to use an old school portable radio with batteries for sound at the drive-in. It’s inexpensive, easy to use, and there’s less risk of draining our car’s battery. You can find a portable radio on Amazon.com for less than $15, plus batteries.
How much do drive-in movie projectors cost?
You can often find these used. How much is a projector screen? A quality projector screen for your drive-in theater can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on your area and the specific local requirements.
Why did drive-ins disappear?
“The decline of the drive-in was directly related to the movement away from Main Street America and towards the mall society, where convenience, times, weather and the idea of ‘all-inclusive’ became the popular way to enjoy a night out, pushing away the classic night out at the drive-in,” Stefanopoulos elaborated.
What is the last drive-in movie theater in Rhode Island?
The Rustic Tri-View Drive-in is the last remaining drive-in in operation in the state of Rhode Island. It was first opened in 1951 as a single screen drive-in but two more screens were added in 1988 after the drive-in was acquired by a new owner who also introduced radio broadcast for the movies’ audio.
Is there a drive in theater in Misquamicut ri?
About Misquamicut Drive-In Theater The Misquamicut Drive-in Theatre is a single screen drive-in movie theater located in Westerly, Rhode Island. The drive-in is located on the opposite side of the highway from Misquamicut Beach and provides great views of the water.
When was the first drive-in movie theater built?
It was first opened in 1951 as a single screen drive-in but two more screens were added in 1988 after the drive-in was acquired by a new owner who also introduced radio broadcast for the movies’ audio. They are open seasonally from April thru September.
How many drive-ins are there in Rhode Island?
The state of Rhode Island hosted one of the first 10 drive-ins to be opened in America, The Providence Drive-in, which opened in July of 1937. During its peak, the state had 15 drive-ins. Now, just two remain – the traditional Rustic Tri-View Drive-in Theatre and the Misquamicut Drive-in Theatre which are listed below.
