The Annual Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Murder Train Mystery is an annual fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce and has become a Mat-Su Valley tradition. Traveling the scenic northern train route, the themed mystery train departs from Anchorage or Wasilla. The trip not only includes all the murder mystery fun, but also a delicious catered dinner and live music. It is run in October, and tickets are available online only.
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
415 East Railroad Ave.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-1299
http://www.murderonthetrain.com
Alaska Railroad's annual mystery train is the ultimate in murder mystery excitement. The trip begins with a railway trip along the Turnagain Arm into the Kenai Mountains. Here, costumed passengers eager for murderous fun can enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and amazing views of Spencer Glacier as they make their way toward haunted Hotel Alyeska, in Girdwood. This castlelike hotel is the scene for the guests continued mystery adventure. Passengers disembark and enjoy a "vampire welcome reception," as well as a "gruesome dinner" and a "deathly dessert buffet." Once the murder mystery has been solved, guests are invited to dance the night away with all their ghoulish friends. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.
Alaska Railroad
P O Box 107500
Anchorage, AK 99510
(800) 544-0552
http://www.alaskarailroad.com
Murder mysteries aren't the only special event train rides, in Alaska. Some include:
-- Blues Train: Travel in comfort on the rails, from Anchorage to Seward, while surrounded by some of the best blues music in the area. Soul-filled notes soothe passengers as they travel along Turnagain Arm, head into the ultra-lush Chugach National Forest, and ride along the shores of Resurrection Bay.
-- Greater Alaska Beer Train: What could make a train ride better? Turning it into a moving Oktoberfest! Passengers ride the Microbrew Express, round trip from Anchorage to Portage, while sampling an amazing array of some of the area's best microbrews. Fare also includes an assortment of appetizers. Passengers must be 21 years of age or older.
-- Holiday Train: Ring in the holiday season with a festive holiday train ride. Passengers enjoy Christmas carols and storytelling, as they travel the awe inspiring tracks from Anchorage to Seward. If passengers are good, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive and even bring the children presents.
Alaska Railroad
P O Box 107500
Anchorage, AK 99510
(800) 544- 0552
http://www.alaskarailroad.com/Specials/SpecialEventTrains/tabid/146/Default.aspx
