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A local favorite since 1973, the beautiful, immaculate Starlite Drive-In is at 3900 S. Hydraulic in Wichita, KS., a half mile west of Spirit, formerly Boeing. See the PEOPLE PHOTOS and the FACILITY PHOTOS on this website for an introduction to this unique place.

We're very easy to find. Just take Hydraulic to MacArthur. Or coming south on I-135 (such as from Salina), come almost all the way through Wichita and take the Hydraulic Ave. EXIT #2. Then go left three blocks. (DO NOT take Hydraulic EXIT #10. You will get lost!) Or, if coming from I-235, take the MacArthur Exit and go east (back under the freeway) 15 blocks to the second stop light.

OUT OF TOWN VISITORS: Sure, you can drive back home after a wonderful evening with us. But if you stay late, especially for all three movies, why not stretch it into a one- or two-day mini-vacation? Nearby motels listed below offer STARLITE DRIVE-IN DISCOUNTS. The discount rates as of July 30, 2007 are noted here. All motels are located just off 47th St. South, and about 1/2 mile west of Hydraulic Ave., a 5-minute drive to the Starlite. Rates are subject to room availability so reservations are suggested. Ask for STARLITE DRIVE-IN RATES. Tax not included.

Be really adventurous! See the triple-feature Friday on one screen. Then a different triple-feature Saturday on our other screen! Enjoy the motel pools and Wichita during the day. NO SITTER NEEDED as kids of any age are welcome here. Of course, you can leave them home. Just don't tell them what a fun place you're going to.

You can enjoy the double- and triple-features from your vehicle or bring lawn chairs. Some people bring an old sofa and get real comfy!

There are numerous fast-food and regular restaurants in the immediate area around the Starlite and the motels. However, we strongly suggest you try the full-dinner menu in our large, immaculate snack-bar. In addition to great burgers, fries, hot dogs and chili dogs, you'll find goodies not usually available elsewhere, like our huge, freshly cooked funnel cakes! Please give us a chance to impress you!

THE MOTELS: (A different exit from I-135 than the Starlite Drive-In exit. For motels, take EXIT 1-B from I-135.)

BEST WESTERN, 4742 S. Emporia, 316-522-0775 1 King or 2 Queen beds, $69 This is the newest of the motels listed here and is quite nice. Outdoor pool.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, 4848 S. Laura, 316-529-4848 1 King or 2 Queen beds, $85 Not as new as the BEST WESTERN but in excellent condition. Indoor pool, hot tub and continental breakfast included.

RED CARPET INN, 607 E. 47th St. South, 316-529-4100 1 King or 2 DOUBLES, $49 This is an older, more basic faciltiy than the two above but is very clean and pleasant.

Click on the map to the left for a printable map of where the Starlite Drive-In is located.