List of Drive - in theaters - wikipedia List of Drive - in theaters This is a list of drive - in theaters. A drive - in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Within this enclosed area, customers can view films from the privacy and comfort of their cars. This list includes active and defunct drive - in theaters. Contents 1 Drive - in theatres 1.1 Australia 1.2 Canada 1.3 United States 2 See also 3 References 4 External links Drive - in theatres Signage for 66 Drive - In, Carthage, Missouri The welcome screen at Cumberland Drive - In, Newville, Pennsylvania Australia Main article : Drive - in theatres in Australia About 330 drive - in theatres were established in Australia, following the Skyline, established in 1954 in Melbourne. Canada Polson Pier, in Toronto, Ontario United States The entrance of Wellfleet Drive - In Theater in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, August 2008 In this 2006 USGS airphoto, the defunct Boulevard Drive - In Theater can still be seen in a pie - shaped lot. Signage at the Moonlite Theatre, July 2013 The first drive - in was opened in 1933 in New Jersey. In 2017 there exist about 330 operating drive - in theaters in the United States, down from a peak of about 4,000 in the late 1950 's. At least six are listed on the National Register of Historic Places ( NRHP ). Notable U.S. examples include : King Drive - In ( 1949 ), in Russellville, Alabama Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 14 screens, is the largest drive - in theatre in the world. It doubles as the world 's largest daily flea market. Silvermoon Drive - in ( 1948 ), in Lakeland, Florida Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater, in Trenton, Georgia Spud Drive - In Theater ( 1953 ), between Victor and Driggs, Idaho. Features a giant potato ; was still operating in 2011. NRHP - listed. Midway Drive - In ( 1950 ), in Sterling, Illinois Mendon Twin Drive - In ( 1954 ), Mendon, Massachusetts. Two screens since 1998. Wellfleet Drive - In Theater ( 1957 ), in Wellfleet, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Has an indoor cinema as well. Cherry Bowl Drive - In Theatre & Diner ( 1953 ), in Honor, Michigan Beverly Drive - In Theatre ( 1948 ), in Forrest County, Mississippi, operated regularly until 1987 and then for special events. Damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it was then the oldest drive - in operating in Mississippi. Destroyed by fire in 2010. NRHP - listed. 66 Drive - In ( 1949 ), on U.S. Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri, operated until 1985, reopened in 1998. NRHP - listed. Route 35 Drive - In ( 1956 ), in Hazlet, New Jersey. Closed 1991. Midway Drive - In ( 1955 ), in Ravenna, Ohio. Second screen added in 1990s. Boulevard Drive - In Theater ( 1949 ), Allentown, Pennsylvania, closed 1985 Cumberland Drive - In ( 1952 ), Newville, Pennsylvania Midway Drive - In ( Texas ) ( 1955 ), between Turkey and Quitaque, Texas. Closed in 1980s, reopened intermittently up to 2011. Moonlite Theatre ( 1949 ), in Abingdon, Virginia. Closed 2013, reopened 2016. NRHP - listed. Hull 's Drive In ( 1950 ), Lexington, Virginia. Asserted to be the only not - for - profit drive - in theater in the U.S. Family Drive - In Theatre ( 1956 ), Stephens City, Virginia Companies portal Theatre portal Architecture portal Film portal Lists portal See also Mobmov, mobile, drive - up, movie theatre Drive - in theater Revival, for other guerrilla drive in operations References Jump up ^ Miriam Porter ( April 11, 2016 ). `` Visit these Canadian Drive In Theatres while you still can ''. Jump up ^ Leigh Lumford. `` There Are 338 Drive - In Theaters Left in America -- Here 's Where to Find Them ''. Jump up ^ Courter, Barry ( August 17, 2013 ). `` Digital conversion may kill drive - in theaters ''. Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved June 12, 2014. Jump up ^ Horne, Rachel ( May 19, 2011 ). `` The Spud closes after 58 years ''. Teton Valley News. Retrieved May 19, 2011. Jump up ^ Ellison, Garret ( September 12, 2013 ). `` Cherry Bowl Drive - In Movie Theater in Honor Wins digital Projection System from Honda ''. MLive. Booth Newspapers. Retrieved September 23, 2013. Jump up ^ `` Beverly Drive - In burns to ground ''. Hattiesburgamerican.com. October 30, 2010. Retrieved June 12, 2014. Jump up ^ `` 66 Drive - In, Carthage, Missouri ''. NPS.gov. Retrieved June 12, 2014. Jump up ^ Bleiberg, Larry ( October 15, 2013 ). `` 10 great drive - in movie theaters ''. USA Today. Retrieved June 12, 2014. Jump up ^ Shope, Dan ( June 26, 1998 ). `` Nursing Home Planned For Drive - in Site ''. The Morning Call. Retrieved February 28, 2013. 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Question: how many drive ins are in the us
Answer: about 330 operating drive-in theaters