The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad spans from Independence to Akron and its 51 miles of track delight visitors from all over the world. This enchanting old-fashioned railroad takes visitors through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, immersing you in the beauty of the untamed Ohio landscape… and also immersing you in a unique experience they’ll never forget. Throughout the year, this incredible railroad hosts one of the most unique Murder Mystery events near Cleveland. Attendees are enchanted by this unique experience, but a few super sleuths find an opportunity to connect with a talent of deduction they never knew they had. Mystery meets history in this fun event.
Calling all Nancy Drews and Hardy Boys! We have a mystery to solve.
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Throughout the seasons, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) hosts a murder mystery series that will satiate your hunger for detective work.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Facebook Trains of operated in the Cuyahoga Valley for over a century. The tracks on which you will travel are based on tracks originally laid down circa 1880.
During this year-round event, attendees are encouraged to dress up as they participate in a themed adventure.
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Romance, circus, fitness, and other fun themes have set the scene for… well, previous crime scenes.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Facebook The events are as quirky and fun as they sound. For $50 to $60 per person, you can enjoy light appetizers and a healthy serving of whodunit.
During this event, you’ll embark on an adventure from the scenic Rockside Station.
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You’ll hop on one of the many trains in the fleet and will wind through the loveliest landscapes in the Cuyahoga Valley.
Cuyahoga jco/Flickr The fleet consists of many unique trains. The Budd Company Passenger Car from 1947 will charm you to the core, and the old school cafe cars will take you back to the same era in style. One of the oldest cars, the Budd Company Silver Peak, was originally used as the Jim Crow section. Each car has its own history and mysteries, and each is beautifully restored.
Your two-hour ride will totally immerse you in this unique, old school experience.
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There’s so much fun to be had on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
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This awesome local railroad puts on but just may be the very best murder mystery event near Cleveland. What theme would you like to see at a future event?
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Trains of operated in the Cuyahoga Valley for over a century. The tracks on which you will travel are based on tracks originally laid down circa 1880.
The events are as quirky and fun as they sound. For $50 to $60 per person, you can enjoy light appetizers and a healthy serving of whodunit.
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The fleet consists of many unique trains. The Budd Company Passenger Car from 1947 will charm you to the core, and the old school cafe cars will take you back to the same era in style. One of the oldest cars, the Budd Company Silver Peak, was originally used as the Jim Crow section. Each car has its own history and mysteries, and each is beautifully restored.
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Reserve your spot here.
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Address: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131, USA