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Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre

Take a trip back in time at this retro cinema dating back to 1954.

Gibson City, Illinois

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Founded in 1954, the Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theater still shows films under the stars. Pull up in a parking spot, order popcorn and treats, then settle back and enjoy the show. To hear the soundtrack, simply turn on your car radio. (Or alternatively, mobile radios can be checked out at the snack shack) Open seasonally through the summer into early fall, the movie theater strives to maintain its retro charm, while screening everything from classic movies to current releases on its two screens.

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If you're not positive your car battery will survive for the duration of the show, be sure to bring a backup, battery-powered radio.

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Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre
1175 S Sangamon Ave
Gibson City, Illinois, 60936
United States
40.451556, -88.376683
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