Super 29 Drive-In
4723 West Ox Rd., off Lee
Highway (US 29 west), Fairfax, Va.
capacity: 500 cars
years of operation: 1957-85
currently: Costco store
This grassy-surfaced drive-in was located
around the corner from a '60s Wild West-style family attraction, Old Virginia
City, and directly across from a medium-security state prison which is still
there. It was also, unfortunately, about a half-mile downwind from the county
dump...
"The Super 29 in Fairfax was closer to my home. I went there many times with girlfriends and/or friends. It was adjacent to a dumpy bar called 'The Hunter's Lodge'. A Costco and Home Depot now sit on the property.
"Keep up the good work. I have this crazy idea, that in about 5-8 years, when I retire from my current job, that I'm going to open a drive-in. (but not in Northern VA) Wish me luck!" -- Mark
Click here to see a photo of the Super 29 logo on its marquee, posted at Drive-Ins.com.
Click here to see the 1983 USGS map depicting the drive-in and
surrounding area.
Below is an aerial photo of the Super 29 from 1986, the year after it
closed.
Got some additional information, or some pictures or stories about this drive-in you'd like to share? Email me -- thanks!
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