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New England has 3 of the 10 best drive-in movie theaters in the U.S., according to Fodor’s Travel

One is located on the Cape.

Moviegoers at Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre in 1995. Evan Richman for The Boston Globe/File

Drive-ins have become a popular form of movie going during the coronavirus pandemic, and three drive-in theaters in New England were just named among the best in America.

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Cape Cod’s Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre in Wellfleet, Connecticut’s Mansfield Drive-In in Mansfield, and Vermont’s Sunset Drive-In in Colchester were all named among 10 of the best drive-in movie theaters around the country, released Thursday by Fodor’s Travel.

“The coronavirus pandemic has prompted a revival of the drive-in movie theater, something that has always been around but has been, perhaps, tossed to the side,” the publication wrote. “These drive-in theaters around the country not only will show you a good time but will also transport you back in time — that time being ‘when you used the radio in your car.'”

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The Cape’s Wellfleet Drive-In, which “takes you back in time, to the 1950s,” has a full snack bar and follows strict COVID-19 guidelines, which include wearing masks outside of vehicles when social distancing is not possible, according to the publication.

Connecticut’s Mansfield Drive-In, operated by the same family for about 45 years, offers a snack bar and three screens that play both classic films and new releases, according to Fodor’s.

And, finally, Vermont’s Sunset Drive-In “has managed a special feat—it’s open every single night,” according to the publication, with four screens, an on-site playground, and a miniature golf course.

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View the entire list of best drive-in theaters in the country.

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Kristi Palma

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Kristi Palma is the travel writer for Boston.com, focusing on the six New England states. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of the award-winning Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.

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