66 Drive-in
17231 Old 66 Boulevard
Carthage, MO 64836Phone :
417-359-595966 Drive-in Website66 Drive-in Facebook PageGet Directions to 66 Drive-inStatus: OPEN
Opened: | 1949 |
Closed: | open |
Screens: | 1 |
Car Capacity: | 400 |
Open Year Round: | No, seasonal |
Outside Food: | Yes |
Digital: | Yes |
Admission Price: | $8 adults, $4 kids |
Pets Allowed: | ??? |
Cash Only: | Yes |
Sound: | FM |
Food Permit: | None needed |
Alcohol: | No |
About 66 Drive-in
Originally opened in the early days of America's postwar drive-in boom in 1949, the 66 Drive-in went dark and closed after the boom went bust like it did for so many other drive-ins. But the story of the 66 Drive-in did not end there. In one of the most ambitious efforts of the dozens that have succeeded in resurrecting abandoned drive-ins (one that involved excavation even more than restoration), the old 66 Drive-in was brought back to life and re-opened in 1997. Now open seasonally, they show double features with audio provided by FM radio. The 66 Drive-in still has a playground for the kids to enjoy before the movies. And they only accept cash so leave the credit cards at home. The 66 Drive-in is listed on the National Register of Historical Places so it is definitely worth a visit.