Hull’s Drive-In is genuinely one of America’s most remarkable places to see a movie — and the story behind it is as good as any film showing on its screen. Located north of Lexington, it opened in 1950 and ran for nearly 50 years until its owner passed away in 1998. Facing closure, a group of devoted community members formed “Hull’s Angels” — a non-profit — and raised $75,000 from 600 donors to buy and reopen it. Today Hull’s is the first community-owned, non-profit drive-in theater in America. It shows current family-friendly double features Thursday through Sunday from mid-March through October, at $10/car for a single feature or $20/car for a double. The concession stand is famous for its hot dogs, hamburgers, and hot buttered popcorn. Sitting under the stars with the Valley all around you, watching a movie with 300 other cars, is an experience that genuinely does not exist anywhere else.
⭐ Worth It. The double feature is the move. Gate opens at 7 pm, movie starts at dusk — plan to arrive at 7 to get a good spot and time for concessions. Lawn chairs beside the car or a blanket in the truck bed is the classic approach. Ask me about folding chairs before you go!