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Idaho Drive-ins

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Scotty's Drive-In
Idaho Falls, ID
This Scotty's Drive-In opened in 1964 and was originally part of a chain. By 1966, there were seven locations in at least six states. The chain disbanded in 1968 and the surviving locations began operating independently. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

The other three surviving locations are in Aberdeen, SD, Bismarck, ND, and Scottsbluff, NE. There were other locations in Mitchell, SD; Sioux City, IA; Glendive, MT; Helena, MT, and possibly others. If you know of any others, I'd love to hear about them.

Hungry Onion Drive-in
Meridian, ID
The Hungry Onion Drive-in opened in 1963. The sign was built by the Ashley Sign Co. The business closed in 2022. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Dub's Drive-in
Sandpoint, ID
Dub's Drive-in opened in 1951 as a Dari-Delite. It many not have become Dub's until the 1970s. [map]

Golden Wheel Drive-in
Boise, ID
The Golden Wheel Drive-in opened in 1962. The drive-in closed in 2021 but reopened in 2022. For more, see this website. [map]

Viking Drive-in
Boise, ID
The Viking Drive-in opened in 1964. It features two drive-thru lanes. For more, see this website. [map]

Highway 30 Drive-in
Mountain Home, ID
The Highway 30 Drive-in was built in 1955 as the KwikCurb Diner. The building is the original. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The drive-in was later known as Marv's Drive-in, the Hungry Onion Drive-in, and the Big Onion Drive-in before becoming the Highway 30 Drive-in. [map]

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