Whether it's finding that perfect parking spot near the center of the screen or enjoying classic greasy diner food, going to the drive-in is a favorite summer pastime.

The drive-in began in Camden, New Jersey, in 1933, and the casual moviegoing experience has become a quintessential part of American culture.

While fewer than 400 drive-in theatres still exist today, two Illinois spots were recognized in the USA TODAY 10BEST Reader's Choice Awards, which highlight the best food and drink, destinations and attractions across the U.S. Both theaters provide the charm and comfort of any original drive-in, with added concession, parking and event options along the way.

Here's a look at which Illinois drive-ins topped the 10BEST list.

Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre

Coming in at No. 3 is this theatre in Gibson City, open since 1954. Celebrating its 71st year in 2025, Harvest Moon offers a long menu of typical concessions like hamburgers, pizza, ice cream and French fries -- but the real strength comes in the theatre's special events making the experience "more than a movie."

For Memorial Day weekend, Harvest Moon will throw "Lilo's Luau," featuring food and drink specials, collectible merchandise, a light-up glow party and photo ops in celebration of the release of Dean Fleischer Camp's live-action Disney film "Lilo & Stitch."

The drive-in, also featured as one of the top 20 drive-ins in the U.S. on Newsweek's Reader's Choice Contest, is open weekends until June 1, then every day of the week through the summer. Harvest Moon even offers its own hoodies, decals and hats available for purchase.

Earning the coveted top spot on the list, Skyview Drive-In has been a staple in Belleville since 1949. Along with popular movies and concessions, Skyview also hosts holiday activities, Halloween costume contests, movie anniversary celebrations and live music.

One of Skyview's most notable film festivals, "Icon-A-Thon," presents special concessions along with the movies they came from, such as Willy Wonka's "fizzy lifting drink" -- a soda float at Skyview -- and mud pies inspired by Little Shop of Horrors' Audrey II during last year's festival.

Skyview is now open for the season, but closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Another special feature is reserved parking, which allows guests to purchase up to five spaces per screen on Friday and Saturday nights for $10 per space.

USA TODAY's 10BEST drive-in theaters: The full list