Adirondack Family Fun: Adirondack Movie Theaters

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By Diane Chase

One thing we like to do is to enjoy a small intimate theatre experience.

Not just live theatre, though that plays (no pun intended) a prominent role in our lives. No, it’s escaping for a few hours and going to “The Movies.” At one time many towns in the Adirondacks had their own movie houses. Sadly most have made way for the multiplex.

Some theatres have retained their original architecture so the movie is not always the only thing to observe. Take a moment and enjoy a small slice of history. Each theatre offers a unique experience that a larger cineplex may not.

These theatres are independently owned and operated and can offer a less expensive ticket price. 

Tamarack Cafe and Movie House

153 Route 28, 
Inlet, NY 13360
315-357-2001
 - Theatre just summer

Valley Brook Drive-In
Burdicks Crossing, Lyons Falls, NY 13368
(315) 348-6315

Malta Drive-In
2785 State Route 9, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-6077

Lake Theatre
Main, Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518) 648-5950

Ozoner 29 Twin Drive –In
837 State Highway 29, Broadalbin, NY 12025
(518) 883-5735

Park Theatre
14 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-2600

Aimie’s Dinner and Movie
190 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-8181

Hollywood Theatre
14232 Nys Route 9N
Au Sable Forks, NY 12912
(518) 647-5953 (in the winters closed Monday and Tuesdays)

Strand Theatre, Schroon Lake (seasonally)
1102 Us Route 9, Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-9077

The Movie House
7687 State Route 22
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 493-7469

Glen Drive-In Theatre, Lake George Road, Lake George
summer only

Carol Theatre, Chestertown, NY 1930s art deco open in July and August

Lake Placid Palace Theatre
2430 Main St
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9271

Tupper Lake State Theatre,
100 Park St
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3593

Lake Theatre
Main, Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518) 648-5950 – 

The Strand Theatre in Old Forge
3093 Rte 28 Main St., Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-6703


Enjoy your time together!

© Diane Chase, author of Adirondack Family Time: Tri-Lakes and High Peaks (Your Four-Season Guide to Over 300 Activities) for the towns of Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Jay/Upper Jay, Wilmington, Keene/Keene Valley which is available online or bookstores/museums/sporting good stores. Diane is currently working on the second guidebook in the four-book series of Adirondack Family Activities.

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