3. The Brazos Drive-In, 1800 West Pearl St., Granbury This is a great looking old drive-in. It seems to be especially family friendly, allowing dogs and encouraging patrons to play Frisbee and ball in front of the screen. They will play the occasional rated "R" film, but only as the last film shown in a given night, and only if it's a very popular current film. The theater has a Facebook page for people that want to take a closer look.
2. Big Sky Drive-In, 6200 W. Highway 80, Midland This West Texas drive-in has three screens, all showing double features, and allows people to bring their dogs if they want to. The theater has a particularly large choice of concession food, including box dinners and party sized chicken wings selections. The theater features appropriately old fashioned decor, and should fill anyone's expectations of what drive-in movies have to offer.
1. The Showboat Drive-In, 22422 FM 2920, Hockley This drive-in is of particular interest to Houston area fans, as it's just ten minutes west of Tomball. It's open five days a week, with each of its two screens showing double features. There is a playground for children, and the theater allows people to bring their dogs. The theater is cash only, and has a ATM machine on site, but visitors might want to bring cash with them. The drive-in is family owned and operated, as most of the theaters still in business seem to be, and it would make for a fun night out for people in the Houston area.
This list is far from complete, as there are other drive-ins scattered around Texas. Some are new reinventions using modern equipment, and in a few cases operating at a much smaller scale. Others are the older original drive-ins under new management. They are rare reminders of a once common form of American entertainment, and worth seeking out for the chance to watch a film on a large outdoor screen on a pretty night out with a date or your family.
