21 Movie Theaters We Loved As Kids In Western New York

When you think of nice-weather activities, some people might think of spending time outside soaking up the sun. But for some of us, we think of sitting in the dark, munching on fake-buttered popcorn, watching a movie in our favorite local theater. 

A lot of parents are big fans of taking their kids and friends to the movies. For one thing, you could count on the movie theater to have free air-conditioning - a life saver during a hot summer.

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Second, it used to cost just a few bucks (well, back in the day anyway - don’t get us started on how expensive going to the movies is now).

Third and most importantly - if you’re a parent taking your kids to the movies, that massive screen has the potential to keep them entertained, while Mom and Dad can get a couple of hours of much-needed peace.

Everyone has a favorite movie theater where we spent a chunk of our childhood. When asked on Facebook what the best movie theater to go to as a kid was, Western New Yorkers responded with passion, naming their favorite theaters from Niagara Falls to Rochester.

Some of those theaters are long gone; some of them you might drop by this weekend. But all of them bring back serious nostalgia and the excitement of going to the movies with our family and friends.

Here Are Some Nostalgic Movie Theaters In Western New York

These are the Western New York movie theaters we loved going to when we were a kid. Is yours on the list?