Last night I experienced for the first time the magic of the DRIVE-IN MOVIE.
After participating in and WINNING Northern Spark's twitter scavenger hunt (booyah), we left the cities and drove out to the Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo, making a very wise pit stop at a Starbucks (extra points because we made it into the store just before it closed. Extra extra points because the barista wasn't even grumpy).
We got to Vali-Hi just in time, armed with caffeine, pb&j sandwiches, guacamole, and plenty of blankets and sweaters. It sounds like we were prepared, but I definitely wasn't. I started freaking out the minute I saw the glowing neon sign that looks like something out of a movie.
We found a good spot, settled in, and experienced The Avengers, Battleship, and Chernobyl Diaries for less money than I would have spent on one movie at a regular theatre. It was only $8. There were perks you can't get at a regular theatre, too. Getting cozy in the car, listening to the movie on the radio, and pigging out on whatever you want? Amazing! Side note, have you seen The Avengers? The best part is when the Hulk throws Loki around like a ragdoll. I was losing it.
But anyway. Last night was awesome. We stayed for all three movies and finally left around four in the morning.
Sadly, the only two drive-in theaters near the cities are in danger of closing forever, which is a tragedy. But seriously: TRAGEDY. If they fold, we'll be losing something truly great. So take a bunch of friends and help save the endangered species! If you don't like the idea of movies under the stars, there's something wrong with you.
Have your own drive-in adventure (both only 30ish minutes from Minneapolis):
P.S. They have a photobooth, too.
