Watching a movie at a drive-in may seem like it's something from a bygone era, but there are still well over 300 theaters going strong in the USA. The following are 30 of the best, where you are guaranteed-whether or not the film is a dandy or a dud-to have a great night out this summer.

Home to five screens of film fun, Ford lays claim to being the biggest drive-in movie theater in the world. They've been showing movies under the Michigan sky here since 1950 and regular customers rave about the value of their double-feature special where you get to watch two movies for the price of one.

West Wind may be the Grand Canyon State's only remaining drive-in, but boy is it a blockbuster. Part of a family of drive-ins spread over three Western states, all the screens here are fully digital and can be enjoyed all year long. Stop by on the weekends for one of Phoenix's best swap meets.

The Chief reigns supreme over the drive-in scene in Southern Oklahoma. This theater has been packing them in since 1949 and even though the temperature can dip during the winter in this part of the country, they stay open all year. Just don't get caught sneaking in your own refreshments, because you will be promptly be asked to leave.

A short skip across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis, Belleville's Skyview has been showing flicks since 1949. Despite sustaining damage in several windstorms, this theater has been repaired each time and while it may not sport its once-signature pink paint job, it still provides a fun night out from spring to fall each year.

Four Brothers in Upstate New York sure feels like the future of drive-ins. This hip spot offers so very much more than a night out at the movies, providing mini-golf, on-trend food and an Instagram-worthy cafe and bar complete with twinkling bistro lights. Oh, and there's also a vintage Airstream that can be booked for an overnight stay.

Pleasant Valley has been pleasing summertime moviegoers in Connecticut since 1947. Situated near the scenic Farmington River, this seasonal theater has become especially popular with families over the years. One of the main reasons for this is their fun "carload" special in which you pay one low entrance price for a carload of people-regardless of how many people you squeeze in.

The original owners of Starlite Drive-in built the theater to sky-high specifications, and that quality still shines through today. It's part of the reason that this theater has become so beloved in Wichita, but the special budget-friendly triple features that nearly last until dawn don't hurt either.

Cape Cod is the epicenter of summer fun in New England and Wellfleet is the only drive-in currently in operation on the Cape. During the summer months, the theater is packed with vacationers enjoying the latest blockbusters and indulging at the classic snack bar. Come early and play a round of mini-golf or get yourself some ice cream at the Dairy Bar.

The Admiral Twin has been going strong for nearly 70 years now and not even a fire in 2010 could tear its bond with Tulsans. Two years later, it opened back up better than ever with a modern concession stand and improved customer experience. But you'll probably just love it for the Tulsa charm.

With a name like Stars & Stripes, you know you are going to get an All-American experience. Double features are shown all year long here in the heart of Texas and patrons are encouraged to arrive at least an hour early to get the entire experience-swingsets and a quality concession stand that sells their signature spicy Mexican Sandwich.

Not all drive-ins find themselves on the National Register of Historic Places, but not all drive-ins are 66. Located directly off The Mother Road in Missouri, this theater shuttered in the 1980s but was painstakingly put back together to become one giant time capsule from the heydey of roadside Americana.

Bengies boasts that it has the largest movie theater screen in the USA, but that's just the start of the fun at this Baltimore drive-in. Once you pass the flag-festooned marquee, you will be treated to triple features on almost every weekend night, classic cartoons, vintage trailers and old-school intermissions clips.

The Skyway is synonymous with summer in Door County, Wisconsin and it can also lay claim to being the Badger State's longest continuously-running drive-in. While many drive-ins on this list have fully converted over to FM audio broadcasts; If you park in the first four rows here, you can still listen to the movie through a classic "clip on your car window" transmitter.

Becky's was the passion project of one especially dedicated Pennsylvania film fan and while he is longer with us, his spirit lives on each summer. The theater is only open during weekends seasonally, but it packs plenty of nostalgic punch into those three nights.

Nestled amongst a scenic stretch of Georgia landscape, Starlight has been a star of the Peach State's drive-in movie scene since 1949. Here, you will find retro Art Deco architecture coupled with a state-of-the-art digital projection that offers a night out like nothing else in Atlanta.

Located in the shadow of downtown, the Fort Worth location of this three-location chain offers Metroplex residents a more-than-memorable night out. In addition to the movies on the big screen, there are stars galore being cooked up at the Coyote Canteen-all paired up with dozens of craft beer options in cans and drafts.

The concept may have have been born in New Jersey, but Delsea is the Garden State's last remaining drive-in. The theater opened in the 40s but found itself shuttered in the 80s before being brought back to life in 2004. Sit back, relax and grab yourself a glow bracelet and a plate of nachos from the concession stand.

South Bay is where the drive-in meets the deep blue sea. Located just blocks from the Pacific Ocean in Imperial Beach near San Diego, this theater is open all-year round and is famed for its snack bar that mixes traditional movie theater favorites with Mexican specialties. Why not watch the sunset on the beach before the show?

The last remaining drive-in on Route 66 in Illinois (and one of only a few left in the entire country), Litchfield's Skyview is a splendid way to spend your first night on a "Chicago to Cali" Route 66 road trip. The theater has operated seasonally from the start, showing films from early April until the middle of October.

From the time you pull up and spot the yellow Volkswagen Beetle resting atop their marquee, you know you are in for a fun night under the Memphis sky. During the summer, the theater is open nightly and it shows first-run films, complementing them with a concession stand stocked with buckets of popcorn-and retro charm.

They offer a true glimpse of the past and a pretty decent view of the mountains at this Colorado drive-in. Tru-Vu been entertaining customers since the 50s and while they show first-run films here on weekends seasonally, you can expect nearly everything else (concessions, clip-on audio transmitters) to resemble just how it was decades ago.

If you build it, they will come and watch movies. That's what's been happening amongst the cornfields of Northwest Ohio ever since 1949. This theater was a single screen until 2011 when a second screen was added and now there's an ongoing campaign to restore the theater's original neon sign.

Georgetown started out as a single screen but added a second in order to entertain their increasing base of loyal fans. The drive-in is known for still maintaining an onsite playground for the kids and for also being home to an authentic, retro-tastic concession stand.

Lynn Auto Theatre can lay claim to being the second oldest drive-in theater in the United States as it has been showing pictures for 80 years. Their motto is "come as you are in the family car" and if you do, you are in for a treat. In addition to being the second oldest, Lynn Auto is one of the last remaining drive-ins set on a carpet of soft grass.

The Silver Moon has been in operation for over 70 years and they show no signs of slowing down. It's all first-run movies here under the Florida sky and a stop by the concession stand offers a trip down memory lane. You'll find faded photos and nostalgic neon fixtures while you wait for a slice of their ever-popular pizza and golden corn dogs.

Van Buren Drive-in provides quintessential, California-style nostalgia by the bushel-full. The theater has been a fixture in Riverside since 1964, but it really hit its stride with a recent renovation that includes retro murals that pay homage the region's role in orange-growing.

Highway 21 is the only active drive-in located in the Low Country and it does its loyal customers proud. In addition to first-rate films being shown on the screens, the concessions stand whips up an array of American favorites like funnel cakes, root beer floats and snow cones.

Hull's is a summer tradition in Virginia that comes with a side of inspiration. This theater was shuttered in 1999 but a group of dedicated drive-in fans rallied together to raise money for-and then eventually purchase-the theater. It is now operated as a non-profit, but that doesn't affect the quality of the guest experience one iota.

From the moment you pass by the vintage neon sign with buzzing crescent moon and drive under a curving canopy of evergreen trees, Boulevard in Kansas City brings you back. The original screen was made out of wood but after sustaining damage in a 1971 storm, it was replaced by a metal screen that still stands tall today and now displays movies in dazzling 4K quality.

A favorite of nostalgia-seekers in the Pacific Northwest, the 99W has been run by the same family since its inception in 1953. The shows are shown under the stars from spring until fall and while they can't guarantee you'll like the film, you are certain to fall under the spell of this magical place.