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Step back in time at one of these drive-ins for a vintage movie viewing experience

Your movie night just got more exciting! Instead of watching at home, hop in your car and catch a movie at one of Northwest Ohio’s historic drive-in theaters. While drive-ins were once plentiful throughout the country, they are now a rarity - some states have none! Ohio ranks third in most remaining drive-ins in the nation. Take advantage of this fun summer throwback.

BY ANNIE LUST

Springmill Drive-In

Mansfield, Ohio — The Springmill Drive-In Theater offers two screens, each showing first-run double features, and occasionally triple features! Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a starry night of enjoyment and memories.

Tiffin Drive-In Theater

Tiffin, Ohio — This family-owned drive-in has two screens that offer first-run double features It underwent upgrades before the 2021 season The Tiffin Drive-In Theater offers a fun and affordable outdoor movie venue that is guaranteed to make lasting memories.

Van-del Drive-In Theater

Middle Point, Ohio — Van-del has been open since 1948 with the only triple screen in Northwest Ohio Bringing the best movie entertainment from Hollywood and the world on three screens.

Liberty Center Field of Dreams

Liberty Center, Ohio — By far the newest drive-in on this list, Liberty Center Field of Dreams was built on farmland in 2007. A second screen was added in 2010 and it was upgraded to digital that same year, as well There is a 250-car capacity. First-run movies shown outdoors under the stars! Delicious food available on-site, too. Arrive early and hungry!

Star View Drive-In

Norwalk, Ohio — The Star View Drive-In opened in 1949 The single-screen venue can accommodate up to 500 cars Fun family entertainment: Movies, concerts and food!

Sundance Kid

Oregon, Ohio — Sundance Kid has a double screen that has operated since 1949 A great spot for a '50s-style drive-in experience!