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Candace Lately: Drive In
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Delbarton Edition: Maria’s Drive In

10:47 PM
Drive-in restaurants are a relic of a bygone era. West Virginia is home to several in southern West Virginia. Maria's Drive In in Delbarton has been around since 2017 and is known for their hotdogs. So, I pulled up to the building, lightly tapped my horn, and a cheerful server popped out to...

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Dallas, Texas Edition: Keller's Drive-In

8:55 PM
Keller's Drive In is an old-school Dallas drive in restaurant that has just a handful of menu items at very low prices.    "Keller’s Drive-In has been finding people in their cars [more than 50] years. Jack Keller had worked at a drive-in (Kirby’s Pig Stand) as a teen, and was enamored of the...

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Indianapolis, IN Edition: Historic Steer In

9:18 PM
The Historic Steer In is an Indianapolis restaurant that has been featured on Diners, Drive Ins abd Dives. "This community establishment was about to disappear before a mother and son bought and revived it. Guy enjoyed the meatball sandwich with homemade marinara sauce. The noodles are made fresh for the stick-to-your-ribs beef and...

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Oak Hill Edition: The Starlite Drive-In

9:40 PM
I have a soft spot for drive ins, whether it's the nostalgia factor or just that it's something different and fun to do. They have been waning in popularity - at least in the Mountain State. I've been to all the current ones in West Virginia - and then a brand new one...

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Ansted Edition: Dixie's Drive-In

3:09 PM
While passing through Ansted, I approached Dixie's Drive-In. This drive-in restaurant is named after the owners' late golden retriever. While the name "Dixie" is often associated with the Confederacy, I was happy to see cute drawings of the pup, rather than flags, adorning the building.When I pulled into a parking space, it seemed...

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Milton Edition: Shaffer's Drive-In

10:00 AM
Shaffer's Drive-In is one drive-in in West Virginia that flew under my radar. Located in Milton, Shaffer's offers curb-side service where you simply pull up, park and have a carhop come take your order. You can get a tray to perch on your window, or you can get it to go. I had...

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Akron, OH Edition: Swensons Drive-In

3:00 PM
Recently, I made the long trek to Cuyahoga Valley National Park to mark another national park off my list. And while driving back, I was starving so I stopped the local drive-in: Swensons Drive-In. "It's a "regional fast food restaurant chain with locations throughout Greater Akron and Greater Columbus, Ohio. Swensons' signature hamburger...

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Meadow Bridge Drive-In

3:00 PM
Another day, another new drive-in! And since we talk about food here, let's talk snacks. At Meadow Bridge Drive-In, they have yummy concessions. I tried a Rocky Road candy for the first time - which has chocolate coated marshmallow with cashews. And, then, I got a personal pizza! ...

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Hilltop Drive-In Theater

3:00 PM
In my quest to visit all of the drive-ins in West Virginia, there is always some snack time! That includes huggies. And hot dogs And popcorn! ...

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Lavalette Edition: Hazelett's Triple H Drive Inn

10:00 AM
On my way to Beech Fork State Park, I drove passed Hazelett's Triple H Drive Inn. And, we all know I'm a sucker for a drive in, so I made a mental note to come back. I actually went inside because it was a bajillion degrees outside. But the magic of drive ins...

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