A Lehigh Valley drive-in theater was named the best in the country by USA Today.
The publication nominated the North Whitehall Township-based Shankweiler’s last month as part of its 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Shankweiler’s won first place, USA Today announced Wednesday.
“This win is unexpected since we were up against some really amazing competition,” co-owner Matthew McClanahan said in a news release. “We are so incredibly grateful to all of our customers, friends, and drive-in enthusiasts for their support. We will work very hard this season to live up to this award!”
The drive-in, which opened in 1934, placed second last year and fifth in 2024. The drive-in, at 4540 Shankweiler Road, is the country’s old operating drive-in theater.
The Mahoning Drive-in Theater in nearby Lehighton came in fifth place.