The Bridgton Twin Drive-In, on Route 302 just north of downtown, is one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in New England and reason enough to plan a warm-weather visit around a summer Friday night. The setup is classic: two screens, a FM radio broadcast for the audio, and a snack bar serving popcorn and hot dogs. First-run double features run nightly from late spring through Labor Day.
Drive-ins require a car, obviously, and this one rewards an early arrival — the lot fills up on weekend evenings in July and August. Bring blankets; even summer nights in western Maine can be cool after dark. The experience has a nostalgic quality that holds up even if you've seen the movie before.