Best drive-in movie theaters in the Capital Region
Malta Drive-In clenches the victory for the 10th year, marking a decadelong winning streak
Many of the Capital Region’s drive-in movie theaters are opening for the season soon. (Jim Franco / Special to the Times Union )
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With most area drive-ins set to open tonight, we thought this would be a great time to both remind everyone that the Times Union’s Best of the Capital Region readers poll results will be published a week from today, and to give you a sneak preview (drive-in-style), by revealing who won in this category.
To our loyal readers, it won’t surprise you that Malta Drive-In, the Route 9 venue with the colorful, retro entrance sign, has again garnered the most votes from those who love their films above a dashboard. This achievement by Malta Drive-In marks its 10th straight year atop the category.
Find out all of the winners in our readers’ poll on Thursday, April 21, in a glossy magazine in that day’s edition of the Times Union, and online at timesunion.com/bestof2022. Single copies also can be purchased online at timesunion.com/store with free shipping.
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BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Malta Drive-In
Winner
A view of the Malta Drive In on Monday, July 1, 2019, in Malta, N.Y.
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Malta Drive-In clenched its 10th win in the annual Best of the Capital Region contest, marking a decadelong streak in the best drive-in theater category.
Address: 2785 Route 9, Malta
Website: maltadrivein.com
Opens for the 2022 season on April 15.
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Jericho Drive-In
2022: Second place
The Jericho Drive-in in Glenmont, N.Y., on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
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Best drive-in theater: Second place in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Address: 21 Jericho Road, Glenmont
Website: jerichodrive-in.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Hollywood Drive-In Theatre
2022: Third place
Hollywood Drive-In in the town of Poestenkill on Friday night, July 3, 2020.
Gary Hahn/Times Union
Best drive-in theater: Third place place in 2022, 2021 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Address: 9270 Route 66, Averill Park
Website: hollywooddrivein.com
Opens for the 2022 season on April 15.
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre
2022: Runner up
The Hi-Way drive-in theatre on U.S. Route 9W south of Coxsackie has been a popular destination for movies and concerts.
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Best drive-in theater: Runner up in 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2015
Address: 10699 State, Route 9W, Coxsackie
Website: www.hiwaydrivein.com
Opens for the 2022 season on April 15.
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Greenville Drive-In
2022: Runner up
Grass is mowed at the Greenville Drive-In on Wednesday, May, 6, 2020, in Greenville, N.Y.
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Best drive-in theater: Runner up in 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Address: 10700 Route 32, Greenville
Website: drivein32.com
Opens for the 2022 season on May 21.