Caitlin K.
Yelp
If you live in the Metro Detroit area, the Ford-Wyoming Drive-In should be mandatory.
The Ford-Wyoming is about as classic as they come, and if it weren't for the rust on their retro neon sign, you might believe you traveled through time to get there. Nothing has changed, not the ticket booths, the speakers to hang on your door, the concession stand or the bathrooms. Being a midcentury-obsessed weirdo, I love this stuff.
As other reviewers have noted- you can't beat the price for a movie here. For the price you would pay at a traditional movie theater, you get a double feature! Granted, you may not love the pairings they offer, but hey, it's betters than nothing! Also, you get the benefit of being able to bring your own chairs, or to create a comfy seat in the back of your truck. Also, drive-in doesn't discourage people from bringing their own food or drinks. If you a pro, like my husband and I, you go to Gracie See's pizza for takeout before the movie (get the Sicillian extra crispy with cheese bread) and enjoy that garlicy goodness through the entire show.
So if you haven't ever visited, you should go. Go this weekend, actually. Bring blankets and pillows and snacks and drinks. Here are a few rules to live by:
-If you can, dim your headlights!
-If it can be avoided, don't park directly in front of someone else's car.
-Once the movie starts, keep your kids close and quiet
-CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. This should go without saying.
-Don't try to sneak to another screen, these narrow paths go in a single direction. That's rude.