written by Lindsay McWilliams | featured photo courtesy of Motor VU
Throughout the years, more than fifty drive-in movie theaters have existed in Oregon. Yet, today, only four are operating in the state. This retro form of entertainment is a dying breed, so throw some blankets in the bed of a truck and visit these remaining theaters while you still can.
La Grande Drive-In
La Grande
Admission: $21 per vehicle
Year Opened: 1953
lagrandemovies.com
Motor VU
Dallas
Admission: $20 per vehicle
Year Opened: 1953
dallasmotorvu.com
Milton-Freewater Drive-In Theatre
Milton-Freewater
Admission: $7 per person
Year Opened: 1961
m-fdriveintheatre.com
99W Drive-In
Newberg
Admission: $8 per person
Year Opened: 1953
99w.com
I used to go to the drive-in quite alot in the `70’s. 104th street was my favorite. I think the last movie that I watched there was Ghostbusters. Good stuff. Now I live only 10 minutes tops from the 99W and have only been twice….go figure.