You can always rely on New Hampshire to provide the perfect, quintessential New England experience. From cute roadside farm stands to candy shops that have been around for over a century, if you love all things quaint this is the perfect place. When the weather is warm, things are even more fun. Especially when you take an evening to see a movie in the fresh country air.

The Northfield Drive-In is located in Hinsdale and offers one of the most fun movie-seeing experiences in the state.
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Opened in August of 1948, it's the oldest drive-in theater in the state. And with parking for over 500 vehicles, it's also the largest.
Northfield Drive-In Theater / Google
Movie lovers might recognize it from the 1998 film "The Cider House Rules."
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Today it's the perfect place to take in a mix of both new and classic films.
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Movies are a great family activity, but the Northfield Drive-In is extra-special because they offer lots of fun thing for kids before the movies begin. Come early, get a spot and let them loose to burn off some energy.
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This also gives you some time to visit the snack bar, one of the best of any movie theater we've ever visited.
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The theater comes with lots of fun history, including the fact that it was originally built on the border of Massachusetts simply to avoid having to abide by the Massachusetts law of paying two different union projectionists. The answer? Put the projection booth in New Hampshire and the rest in Massachusetts!
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Come to appreciate that history and then take in a great film with friends and family for a fantastic night out.

Northfield Drive-In is typically open seasonally Friday through Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., from spring through the fall. You can learn more about them on their website, but it’s best to check them out on Facebook to get the latest on movie showings and schedule. They can be reached on 603-239-4054.

Now that you’ve got your movie plans all set, consider making plans for another type of drive-in. Visit the Brick House Drive In, the small town burger joint in New Hampshire that’s been around since the 1970s.

 

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Northfield Drive-In Theatre, 981 Northfield Rd, Hinsdale, NH 03451, USA