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BBC TravelSep 3

Six places in the US where you can sleep at a drive-in

From retro 1950s properties to modern glamping sites, these places are reviving one of the US's most enduring pastimes – and offering travellers one last classic summer experience.

retro-inspired hotel with outdoor screen

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Best Western Movie ManorHotelMonte Vista, United Statesmotel where guests can watch from bed
The Star Drive-In TheatreSightMonte Vista, United Statesdrive-in theatre with rooms facing screens
Sutherlin/Umpqua Valley KOA HolidayPlaceSutherlin, United Statescampground on former drive-in site
Cloverleaf Drive-InSightSutherlin, United Statesformer drive-in theatre
Hotel Caravana at Four Brothers Drive-InHotelAmenia, United Statesguests sleep in vintage trailers
Four Brothers Drive-InSightAmenia, United Statesrevived drive-in theatre with mini-golf
Ofland EscalanteHotelEscalante, United Statesoccupies former drive-in site
Tiger Drive-InSightTiger, United Statesdrive-in theatre with vintage campervan stays

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Six places in the US where you can sleep at a drive-in