Located on the Door County shoreline, Peninsula State Park is one of Wisconsin’s most popular parks and an absolutely gorgeous place to go camping. There are campsites right by the water, lakeside trails upon which to hike, and breathtaking sunsets to enjoy. But just outside the park is one of Door County’s most iconic attractions – the Skyway Drive-In Theatre. One of the last remaining drive-in theaters in Wisconsin, vacationers and residents have been enjoying movies under the stars at the Skyway for decades, and the experience is one of the best ways you can spend a summer night in Door County.

The theater is located on Highway 42 between Fish Creek and Ephraim. It’s across the road from Peninsula State Park.
Skyway Drive-in Theatre
The first movie aired at the Skyway on July 26, 1950, and the theater has been showing summer movies ever since. It’s the longest-running drive-in movie theater in Wisconsin. While drive-ins were once common in Wisconsin, there are just nine left, including the Skyway. Pictured above is a photo from 1960.
Thanks to technology, the Skyway no longer needs to employs a full-time projectionist to keep the movie running, but otherwise the theater is largely unchanged since the 1950s.
Skyway Drive-in Theatre
The first four rows have old-school speakers that you can hang on your window. Remember to remove it before you drive off! You may get better sound by listening to your radio - tune in to FM 100.5 or AM 530 to get the audio.
Skyway Drive-in Theatre

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Many people sit inside their car to watch the movie – sometimes they back in and sit in the back of an SUV or truck. Others bring blankets or chairs and sit outside. If you choose that option. you may want to bring a blanket and radio.
Skyway Drive-in Theatre
Door County evenings can be cool, even in the middle of summer; as such, you may want to bring a warm sweatshirt or jacket along.
Skyway Drive-in Theatre
A snack bar sells fresh popcorn, foot-long hot dogs, nachos, Tombstone pizza, ice cream novelties, soda, and more. It really is the classic drive-in movie experience!
Skyway Drive-in Theatre

Admission to the drive-in includes a double feature. Pay for one movie and enjoy two! You can check out what’s playing and the showtimes here, and learn more about all nine surviving drive-in theaters in Wisconsin here.

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Skyway Drive-In Theatre, 3475 WI-42, Fish Creek, WI 54212, USA