Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre & Diner, Drive-in theater and restaurant on US Highway 31 in Honor, Michigan
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre & Diner is an outdoor cinema with an attached restaurant in Honor that projects films onto a screen while guests sit in their vehicles. The grounds include a mini-golf area, playground, beach volleyball courts, and food service that comes directly to parked cars.
The drive-in opened on July 4, 1953, marking the beginning of a long operation that has survived decades of change in the entertainment industry. Its persistence represents a rare continuation of mid-century outdoor cinema culture in the region.
The theater preserves traditional drive-in elements like vacuum tube speakers and classic intermission animations that appear during screenings. Visitors experience a setting that feels rooted in mid-century entertainment traditions and draws families looking to spend time together.
The venue welcomes pets and offers various activities beyond movies on its grounds. It helps to arrive early to secure a good spot and explore the on-site attractions before the film starts.
The grounds feature metal sculptures created by former owner Harry Clark, including a pink cow with cherry patterns and a Chevrolet appearing to crash through a fence. These artworks give the place a playful character that goes beyond the typical cinema experience.
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