Are you feeling nostalgic for the 1950s? It’s a time of Elvis Presley, jukeboxes, drive-in restaurants, and poodle skirts, and it gets romanticized often. There are still a few places in the Great Lake State where you can step back to the ‘50s such as drive-in movies in Michigan. Head to the only drive-in theater in the Upper Peninsula in Manistique, Michigan to experience a piece of history.

Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theatre is an Upper Peninsula drive-in, about an hour and 20-minute drive from St. Ignace.
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This unassuming drive-in theater was built in 1953 and was the site of many first dates and family outings over the years. Unfortunately, the drive-in was abandoned and sat dormant for 15 years until the Upper Peninsula Film Union decided to open it back up to the public.
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Not only is this the only operational drive-in movie theater left in the Upper Peninsula, but it’s also very unique because it’s a non-profit organization run by the Film Union.
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Bringing the community together is a top priority for Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theatre, which hosts movie events throughout the summer and into the fall. The movie choices might just be the best part, as it shows old-school films like The Goonies, E.T., The Wizard of Oz, Jaws, and more!
Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theatre
Each movie is free admission and the concession stands serve as a fundraiser for the non-profit.
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Whether you’re looking to catch a nostalgic movie from your childhood, enjoy a retro date night, or support a good cause, you’ll love visiting this humble theater.
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Have you ever seen a movie at the Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theatre, the only drive-in theater in the Upper Peninsula? Let us know about your experience in the comments. For current updates, be sure to check out the Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater Facebook page. While you’re in the area, enjoy a lovely hike at the Manistique Boardwalk Shoreline Trail:

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