Julesburg, CO
A 500-seat movie theater in a town of 1,225? Unbelievable, yes, but so too is the Hippodrome’s story: in 1996, concerned citizens banded together to purchase, restore, and reopen the 1919 theater, which now hosts not only first-run movies—at the throwback price of $5—but also art shows, concerts, and community events. hippodromeartscentre.com