Looking for a drive-in movie theater near St. Louis? Here’s where to go

ST. LOUIS – With summer just around the corner, it’s almost time to roll down the windows, pack some snacks and catch a movie the old-fashioned way: At a drive-in movie theater.

Though not as common as they once were, drive-ins still offer a nostalgic moviegoing experience unlike any other. In an era of big-box theaters and on-demanded streaming, there’s still a unique and timeless charm to watching a film under the stars.

Adding to the experience, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a drive-in movie: From the bed of a truck, a blanket on the grass, a lawn chair, your open trunk or simply from inside your car with the windows rolled down.

If you’re looking for a drive-in movie experience around St. Louis, you’re in luck. Several drive-in theaters still operate across Missouri and Illinois, either in the St. Louis metro or a short drive away.

Here’s where to find them: