![]() Whether you want to load up the family wagon, hang out with friends, or plan a date under the stars, we invite you to enjoy making lasting memories with us. We consider it an honor to help reclaim this unique part of American history and to serve you a better way to watch a movie. We are forever grateful for the patronage and support. Many incredible people have believed in our vision of a modern, family-friendly drive-in theatre experience. After celebrating our ten year anniversary, we bought a farm just outside of New Braunfels to serve another incredible community as well as central Texas. In January of 2003 we purchased a Lubbock cotton farm, and on August 21st Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre started showing double-features and serving Rockin' Eats TM. While experiencing my first drive-in movie at the Sky-Vue in June of 2002, I felt a calling to share this slice of Americana. Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre, Lubbock: See 111 reviews, articles, and 9 photos of Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre, ranked No.46 on Tripadvisor among 46 attractions in Lubbock. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST PARKING EXPERIENCE. RESTROOMS ARE OPEN UNTIL THE END OF THE MOVIES. CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE DURING INTERMISSION. THIS FRIDAY (11/24), SATURDAY (11/25), OUR KITCHEN WILL CLOSE AT 8:10PM. I grew up hearing great stories about the people, the events, and the food that made this small west Texas business the pride of the town. Home - Stars & Stripes Lubbock 50'S CAFE & BOX OFFICE HOURS: OPEN RAIN OR SHINE AT 6:00PM. Our drive-in story goes all the way back to 1948 when my grandfather started the Sky-Vue Drive-In Theatre in Lamesa, TX. This entry was posted in 2017 Drive-In-a-Day Odyssey, Texas by mrdrivein. It even has its own Goodwill Ambassador, Prairie Dog Pete. The official Lubbock web site gushes, “Of all Nature’s wild creatures, none is more appealing and entertaining to watch than the Prairie Dog.” PDT was established in the 1930s and has grown and relocated a couple of times since. Only in Lubbock: There are prairie dog towns around plenty of cities in the western US (I know of several within a 30-minute drive from Carload World Headquarters in Denver), but only Lubbock has the Prairie Dog Town. It’s a pretty new place, and I always like having a mini-fridge in the room. The closest hotel to the Stars & Stripes, northwest of town, is the Best Western Plus Tech Medical Center Inn. Family owned and operated, the Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre opens at 7:30 nightly, rain or shine, 7 days a week There are currently two different Stars & Stripes locations in operation - one in New Braunfels, opened in 2013, and the original in Lubbock, which first opened its doors in August of 2003. We want you to enjoy the drive-in experience and our delicious Mexican sandwich, the famous Chihuahua Sandwich. Text drivein to 38714 for weekly double-feature info. Where I Virtually Stayed: Most of the hotels in Lubbock are along the highways on the southwest and east sides of town. Specialties: Showing new movies YEAR-ROUND Dine During Movie Time with delicious food and snacks from our 50s Cafe. Nearby Restaurant: Isn’t it nifty when the only really close choice happens to be really great? The Shack dishes up the kind of barbecue that overcomes a humble, out-of-the-way setting and gets patrons lined up to get a table before they run out of food. Definitely recommended! Drive-in movie theatres typically feature a large outdoor movie screen with a projection booth, a parking area for cars to witness the show and concessions. Movie Showing / Total Active Nights: Monster Trucks / 20 Miles Today / Total: 172 / 3330 (rounded to the nearest mile) ![]() That dog will probably show up again in the next week or two. A Dog’s Purpose just came out this weekend, so I went with Monster Trucks, which has been around longer. The soda and popcorn prices are reasonable, and I have a weakness for corn fritters.įor the first time in weeks, I had a choice between two early-show movies I hadn’t seen yet. The specialty of the house is a sandwich they call the Ay Chihuahua, with chili, cheese and other stuff between two crispy corn tortillas. ![]() The Stars & Stripes concession stand is set up like a 50s themed cafe, and that’s not the only unusual part. This place is a pioneer of 21st century drive-in operation, opening in 2003 with two screens and radio sound. It’s Day 28 of my virtual Drive-In-a-Day Odyssey, starting with a two and a half hour drive from Abilene TX to Lubbock, home of the Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre. Stars & Stripes DriveIn Lubbock 5101 Hwy 84, Lubbock, TX Advertisement To buy tickets, click on a time of your choice Double Feature 6. Photo by Jerry Cotten from the Carload Flickr pool
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