This Old-Fashioned Drive-In Theater In South Carolina Is Fun For The Entire Family
Longing for a family experience like those found among the memories of your own youth? From time-honored eateries to old-fashioned general stores, South Carolina still has a few places where you can step into the less complicated world found in a bygone era.
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Virtually everywhere in America, drive-in movies are becoming a thing of the past. At least three still exist in South Carolina — including the Monetta Drive-In.
Also known as The Big Mo', it's celebrating 20 years this season and has grown to three fields with three huge screens and three double features (for the price of one) every week.
Each weekend, the big fields at the Big Mo' come alive when families come together for some great old-fashioned fun.
People talk to one another. They meet new people or catch up with old friends.
During nights with special events (think July 4th and Halloween), visitors participate in planned parades and more before settling in for the big double feature.
For starters, people use their own radio now. Some use the one in their car; others, who may want to sit somewhere outside their vehicle, bring their own receiver that can pick up an FM channel.
Have an old-fashioned drive-in near you in the Palmetto State? We're sure people would love to know about it, so go ahead and mention it in the comments!
Ready to plan an unforgettable drive-in experience at The Big Mo’? It’s open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings with three fields, three screens, and three double-feature movies from which to choose! Their website has a note posted that tickets must be purchased with cash; however, credit cards may be used at the concession stand.
Gates open no later than 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices are: $9.00 Adults (12 & over), $5.00 Kids (4 to 11). 3 and under – Free. Learn more, and see what’s playing this weekend, on their official website. Follow their Facebook page (and select “see first”) to get film updates in your Facebook timeline!
The Monetta Drive-In, The Big Mo’ is located at 5822 Columbia Hwy. N, Monetta, SC 29105.
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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