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49'er Drive-In Theatre
Category: Arts & Entertainment Cinema Cinema [Edit]
675 N Calumet AveValparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-6122
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
5 reviews for 49'er Drive-In Theatre
5 reviews in English
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Review from Evan S.
Chicago, IL
1/1/2011
I grew up at the 49'er and love all the memories. It gets it's name from being right of of Indiana Route 49 and serves are a real throw back.
The double features are marathons to stay awake to but that is part of the experience. The movie selections are way better than they used to be so if you haven't been in awhile, I suggest you head on down. -
Review from Christine M.
Valparaiso, IN
1/3/2011
Who doesn't love the nostalgia of a drive in movie?! Unfortunately the big screen at the 49'er was hit during our high wind snow storm. We'll see if they fix it.
As one of the last drive in movie theatres in our area, we'd sure hate to see it close. -
Review from First Name Is B.
Chicago, IL
4/7/2007 4 photos
Update
Before the movies started they played a movie of the national anthem with the lyrics on the screen Some people were out of their cars standing facing it. I thought it was slightly weird and I chuckled. "This is what the re-education camps are going to be like. Just like Red Dawn... except with commercials." I also pondered if "this television station is signing off for the evening." ;)
I had not been to a drive-in in Indiana in probably 16+ years so maybe that is normal.
Update:
The snack bar has been remodeled (I think) since 2006. It is still like a fast food counter rather than a cafeteria self serve style. Super quick and friendly service now.
I just visited 8/28/2010. They still play the national anthem and funny vintage movie ads like the singing food and talking hot dogs.
http://www.49erdrivein... -
Review from Trish N.
Jasper, IN
8/19/2009
One of the few drive-in movie theatres still operating in the country! That alone makes it worth the experience. The atmosphere is very friendly to families, friends, and couples alike. A signature tradition of this theatre is to start the night by playing "Beep Beep (The Little Nash Rambler)" by The Playmates before the start of the double-feature (which is another rarity these days). It's quite fun. ;-)
In short, if you are in Northwest Indiana during the summer months, this should definitely be on your list of things to do! -
Review from Valpo R.
Valparaiso, IN
3/28/2010
Good time and reasonably priced
