Gone are the days when Minnesota had more than a hundred drive-in movie theaters. There are only a handful remaining. For nostalgia-sake, and to give our children the experience, we recently visited The Long Drive-In in Long Prairie, and boy was it fun!
Families gather there a couple hours before the film. The grassy area in front of the screen was completely filled with families and children playing catch, tag, and just having fun. It was very family-friendly.
Vans and vehicles would back in with their hatchbacks open, lay the seats down, and kids would lay down in the back of the vehicles and watch the film, while others sat outside in lawn chairs.
This family-run operation is well worth supporting just to keep it going. It's a great summer activity with your family, and will give your children a truly unique experience. The concession stand remains open all night, during each double feature. The cost is less than you pay at most movie theaters. On a beautiful night, it doesn't get much better than this. I highly recommend The Long. read more
