4 Drive-In Movie Theaters You Have to Visit in North Carolina

Summer nights are the perfect time to cruise down and catch a movie from your local North Carolina drive-in movie theater. Drive-in theaters invoke a feeling of nostalgia for summer days gone by, with popcorn and fireflies aplenty.

Once upon a time, they were plentiful and dotted the landscape in most rural American towns, however many have since closed their lots.

"There are currently only about 330 drive-in theaters that remain in operation in the United States compared to a peak of about 4,000 in the late 1950’s," the online resource DriveInMovie.com said. "There are many reasons for the decline of the number of drive-in theaters. But one thing is certain – we must support remaining drive-ins to prevent their closure to maintain this truly unique experience that is an American as homemade apple pie."

But don't despair! There are still some fully functioning drive-in theaters up and running North Carolina. Some of them are airing special Halloween features in the next month or so. And a couple even have the special Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie coming up in October.

That makes for a lot of fun opportunities as the weather cools down, and your nostalgia heats up. Enjoy these North Carolina drive-in movie theaters.

Eden Drive In
$7 per adult and $5 per child ages 6-11
Be mindful, this theater is Cash Only!
106 Fireman Club Rd, Eden, NC 27288
Phone number: 336-623-9669

https://www.raleighroaddrivein.com/

Address: 3336 Raleigh Road Henderson, NC 27537

Ticket prices: General Admissions: $10, Children 3-11 years old: $7, Under 3: Free

Time: Gates Open at 6 p.m.

Phone number: 252-438-6959

Badin Road Drive-in

Address: 2411 Badin Rd, Albemarle, NC, United States, North Carolina

Ticket prices: CASH ONLY- $7 per person 12 and up, $5 per child age. Check their Facebook page for price changes.

Time: Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Phone number: 704-983-2900

http://www.badinroaddrivein.com/

Address: 3851 Dothan Road, Tabor City, North Carolina 28463

Ticket Prices: Adult $11.50, Children $7.50

Time: Gates open at 7:30 p.m.

Phone Number: 910-499-1756

https://statelinemovietime.com/