9 Places Western Colorado Would Build A Drive-In Theatre

Colorado's love affair with Drive-In movie theatres began as it did for most of the country after WWII. Wiki says More than 4000 of these theatres existed at one time, and they remained popular into the 1970s and 1980s.

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You can still find photos of Grand Junction's Drive-In Theatres at the Mesa County Library. The Rocket Theatre at 2881 North Avenue closed in the 1990s, and The Chief Drive-In at 2868 North, closed in 1989. While other communities eased into home entertainment, Grand Junction was a community that made the most of its Drive-Ins while they lasted.

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Grand Junction's Wish List

When we talk about businesses we need in Grand Junction or entertainment options we would like to see in Grand Junction, a Drive-In Theatre is often one of the most popular answers. While they may not have been as popular in Denver, the Western Slope loved its Drive-Ins. If Grand Junction were to bring back this fun form of family entertainment, where should it be built? We're taking a look at 9 premium locations in the photo gallery below.

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Outdated Entertainment?

People love nostalgia, and while many would like to see a Drive-In Theatre return to Grand Junction, others think the days of the large drive-in are long gone.

Area Drive-In Theatres

Montrose residents know the Star Drive-In is still very much an economically viable business in their community. Delta residents still have the Tru Vu Drive-In. It's easy to understand why many in Grand Junction continue to discuss and explore this idea. If we were able to bring a Drive-In back to town, where should it be built? Take a look at the nine popular locations you suggested to us on social media and with the chat feature on our station app.