Nothing will take you back to a simpler time quite like drive-in movies. There’s an iconic drive-in theater in Belleville, Illinois that is full of history yet still showing the latest and greatest films you’ve got to see.
Make this summer unforgettable with a trip to this unique drive-in. Check it out:
Established in 1949, Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater in southern Illinois has had a fascinating history. It is well known for its double screens, playground, and ability to attract classic cars.
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With the development of Cinemascope, which allowed for movies to be shot with a wide angle, wings were added to the screen in 1953, but two years later a tornado destroyed them. The storm caused extensive damage to the playground as well.
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The same year they were destroyed, 1955, the screen and playground were rebuilt better than before. A second screen was added to allow for two main features and two double features each night.
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There isn’t a bad place to park at the last remaining drive-in movies on Route 66. No matter which screen you choose, you’ll enjoy an authentic experience that will take you right back to the 1950s.
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Tickets are priced per person and cost $11. Children under the age of 12 are admitted for free with a paying adult.
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The way it works is guests listen to the movie audio on broadcast through their car stereo. Some even choose to bring a portable radio and sit outside on lawn chairs.
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A full schedule of newly released films is playing all summer long at Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater on Route 66. The first features typically start at 9 p.m. while the second one begins just before 11 p.m.
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Learn more about the Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater and keep up with showtimes on its website or Facebook page.
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Address: 5700 North Belt West, Belleville, IL, 62226
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