Iowa Drive-in Theaters
There were nearly 70 drive-in theaters operating in Iowa in the 1950's. Since that time 94% of them have closed leaving only 4 operating drive-ins in the state. There is good news though as Iowa has a 'new' drive-in with the Blurgrass Drive-in located in Bluegrass, Iowa. The Bluegrass just opened in 2014 and gives us hope that we may see additional new drive-ins in the future.
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Blue Grass Drive-in Theater774 W Mayne St
Blue Grass, IA 52726
The Blue Grass Drive-in Theater is a three screen drive-in theater located in Blue Grass, Iowa. It is one of the newest drive-ins in the country as t...
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61 Drive-in1228 U.S Hwy 61
Delmar, IA 52037
The 61 Drive-in is a single screen drive-in theater located in Delmar, Iowa. It is the smallest of Iowa's remaining drive-ins and one of the smallest...
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Valle Drive-in Theater4074 Highway F48
Newton, IA 50208
The Valle Drive-in Theater is a single screen drive-in theater located in Newton, Iowa which is located about a 30 minute drive outside of Des Moines,...
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Superior 71 Drive-in1482 300th Ave
Spirit Lake , IA 51360
The Superior 71 Drive-in is a relatively new drive-in. It was constructed in 2008 on a former farm field by Gaylord and Pam Kemp (who still own and o...
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Hillcrest Drive-in9614 University Avenue
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
After 25 years in operation, the lights went out at the Hillcrest Drive-in for the last time in 2000. The Hillcrest was popular because of its triple...
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Council Bluffs Drive-in Theater1130 South Omaha Bridge Road
Council Bluffs, IA 50613
Grand View Drive-in Theater15505 County Road-G44X
Letts, IA 52754
We were excited when the Grandview Drive-in opened as it was one of the few new drive-ins in the 2000's. Sadly though, this drive-in only lasted 7 ye...
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