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Rustic Drive-In Theater On Rt. 146 Opens For Season On Friday

North Smithfield's Rustic Tri-View, with its 3 large screens, is Rhode Island's only drive-in movie theater.

The Rustic Tri-View on Rt. 146 in North Smithfield has been "entertaining Rhode Island under the stars since 1951."
The Rustic Tri-View on Rt. 146 in North Smithfield has been "entertaining Rhode Island under the stars since 1951." (Google Maps)

NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI — Rhode Island's iconic drive-in theater is celebrating its 70th year, and gates will open for the season Friday and Saturday at the Rustic Tri-View on Rt. 146 in North Smithfield.

The Rustic boasts big screens and offers first-run movies. The weather report looks good for "movies under the stars" this weekend, the venue announced on Facebook.

People are advised to purchase tickets online while choosing Rustic Drive-In as the location. Motorists will be placed in the parking lot according to vehicle size, and purchasing the correct ticket (CARS or SUV) is very important, the venue says.

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This weekend, motorists will have three choices of entertainment: Mortal Kombat followed by Monster Hunter; Godzilla vs. Kong followed by Wonder Woman; and Tom & Jerry followed by Croods: New Age.

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The Rustic Tri-View can be found at 1195 Eddie Dowling Highway in North Smithfield.

Friday & Saturday night are both looking to be perfect weather for an outside movie! Please purchase tickets online at...
Posted by Rustic Tri View Drive In on Thursday, April 22, 2021

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