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About Alexandria Drive-In Theater

Experience the nostalgia of classic drive-in cinema at Alexandria Drive-In Theater, an outdoor venue with two screens serving the Alexandria, VA area. With seating based on car parking and a total drive-in capacity of 969 cars, this venue offers a unique, easygoing movie night under the stars. The lot is a surface parking area designed for car-based viewing, so grab your seats in your vehicle and settle in for a family-friendly or date-night experience. The theater area is accessible from Richmond Highway, conveniently connected to local transit and nearby hotels and dining options.

Whether you’re planning a casual night out or a special trip with friends, we’ve got you covered with practical information on parking, transit, and nearby accommodations. We also highlight affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you plan a comfortable, convenient visit.

About the venue: Alexandria Drive-In Theater first opened on August 15, 1938 as Mt. Vernon Open Air Theatre, with Bluebeard's Eighth Wife starring Claudette Colbert. A second screen was added in 1978, and after a brief closure in 1984, the site was redeveloped into Mount Vernon Multiplex Cinemas in 1986. Today, the drive-in preserves a retro-cinema vibe while offering modern conveniences for car-based viewing.

  • Address: 7940 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306
  • Capacity: 969 cars (drive-in parking capacity)
  • Seating: Car-based seating only; no fixed in-venue seating chart
  • Parking: Surface lot with space for up to 969 cars
  • Transit: Served by WMATA Metrobus routes A11 and A12 along Mount Vernon Ave, plus local routes like Route 33

Nearby hotels and dining options are easy to reach for a complete night out. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure comfortable lodging and convenient meals. If you’re visiting from out of town or planning a weekend in the area, check the recommended partners and book with confidence.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 7940 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306.
  • Venue type: Outdoor drive-in cinema (2 screens).
  • Capacity: 969 cars (drive-in parking capacity).
  • Seating chart: Car-based seating; no fixed in-venue seating chart.
  • Parking: Parking for up to 969 cars; surface lot.
  • Transit: Served by WMATA Metrobus routes A11 and A12 along Mount Vernon Ave, with additional local routes (e.g., Route 33) in the Alexandria area.
  • Nearby hotels: Quality Inn Mt. Vernon (7212 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306); Candlewood Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir (8847 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309).
  • Notable events: Opened August 15, 1938 as Mt. Vernon Open Air Theatre (opening feature: Bluebeard's Eighth Wife, Claudette Colbert); second screen added in 1978; closed in 1984; site redeveloped into Mount Vernon Multiplex Cinemas (opened in 1986).