Drive-In Movie Theaters Are Starting To Pop Up Near Pittsburgh
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 25, 2020
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Remember the good old days when summer evenings meant going to the drive-in? We’d arrive early to get the perfect parking spot, toss the Frisbee around, and chat with others before the start of the double feature. We couldn’t resist making multiple visits to the snack bar either – for popcorn, fries, pizza, and all the goodies you’d expect from the drive-in. Good news! Drive-in movie theaters near Pittsburgh are making a comeback, and you’ll definitely want to catch a double feature.
Please note: Each of the drive-ins have specific rules for visiting during the pandemic. Check out the drive-in’s website (link under each) to read those rules.
Dependable Drive-In has certainly lived up to its name, entertaining Pittsburghers for more than 70 years. The drive-in boasts four screens with a double-feature playing on each screen every evening the drive-in is open. Stop by the snack bar that features such favorites as ice cream, pop, and burgers. Click here for the official website of Dependable Drive-In.
Snag a front row parking spot at Riverside Drive-In, where you can catch a double feature all summer long. Billed as the only drive-in theater in Armstrong County, Riverside will take you back to the good old days, especially when you visit the snack bar. (It even features an old-fashioned pop machine, where you can buy a bottle of your favorite drink.) Ticket prices are per person. Click here for the official website of Riverside Drive-In.
You'll have two double features from which to choose when you head over to Evergreen Drive-In, which boasts two screens. Turn your car stereo to the designated station, or bring a battery-operated radio to listen to the films. The drive-in also features a snack bar near Screen One and the Snack Shack near Screen Two, so you'll find plenty of goodies to go along with the double feature. Click here for the official website of Evergreen Drive-In.
If you're willing to drive from downtown Pittsburgh to Fayette County, you can take in a double feature at Brownsville Drive-In. The drive-in offers two screens, with the box office opening at a 7 p.m. You can even grab a scrumptious snack from one of two snack bars. Click here for the official website of Brownsville Drive-In.
Catch a double feature at Comet Drive-In, with the one screen showing films in digital projection. Admission is per person with children three and younger getting in free. Grab a bite to eat from the concession stand, which sells such treats as old-fashioned popcorn, nachos, burgers, and fries. Click here for the official website of Comet Drive-In.
You've got two double features from which to choose when you visit Skyview Drive-In. Although you're not allowed to bring in outside food and drinks, you can grab a snack or a quick meal from the concession stand. There, you can order everything from pizza and hot dogs to funnel cakes and chicken strips. Wash it all down with a slush or a classic pop. Click here for the official website of Skyview Drive-In.
What are your favorite memories of going to the drive-in in Pittsburgh? Join the conversation in the comments! If you’re still making your summer to do list, be sure to add Ohiopyle, a rural town near Pittsburgh that promises something for everyone.
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