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.

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.
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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.
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The gates open at 7:00 p.m. and while the movie goers wait for the big peach projector room to get fired up, there is roughly 75 minutes of play time.
Folks actually get out of their car and head over to the big playground immediately under the big screen.
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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.
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Speaking of settling in... there may be a few things that have changed about drive-in movies over the decades...
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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.
Some visitors plan ahead to get nice and cozy.
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We can't think of many ways to better enjoy a drive-in movie than from the cushy comfort of the back of an SUV.
Except perhaps on one of these posh inflatable sofas!
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What a set up! This without a doubt proves that some things about a drive-in movie experience have most definitely improved over the decades!
When was the last time you went to a drive-in movie?
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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.

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