easy
3 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels; mainly seated activities with light movement required to interact.
Step aboard the Nickel Plate Express in Noblesville, Indiana, for a three-hour interactive holiday murder mystery set on a historic train—and don your ugliest Christmas sweater for a chance to win best dressed! Uncover secrets, enjoy a festive dinner, and experience a uniquely spirited winter adventure.
A holiday murder mystery! • Ages 21+
Join the historic Nickel Plate Express for a thrilling holiday murder mystery! Enjoy a festive train ride while immersing yourself in an interactive experience where you play a character. Dress to impress for a chance to win the best-dressed award, and savor a delicious dinner as secrets unfold.
All aboard for a holiday murder mystery! Board the historic Nickel Plate Express for a festive evening of murder, train rides and dinner. The 3-hour long event will feature an interactive mystery murder in which you play a character. Dress the part as there will be an award for the best dressed passengers.
December 5 and 12 at 6 p.m.
$85 per person for those playing a character $95 per person for bystanders
Once you purchase your tickets, please keep an eye out for an email with a link to select your role. Roles will be assigned on a first come basis. Please have each person in your group fill out the role assignment form. You will receive your character and dress suggestions once a role has been assigned to you.
Diamond Class Seating These are 4-top and 2-top booths in our diamond class car. If you purchase less than the 4 seats at a table, you will be sat with people from outside your party. We do not recommend these seats for larger or taller passengers.
Platinum Class Seating These are social 4-top tables. They are tables with pull out chairs. If you purchase less than 4 seats, you may be sat with people from outside your party.
Please notify us in the case of allergies or meal modifications. All meal requests must be made in writing 7 days prior to your event. Email info@nickelplateexpress.net for requests
Bring your most outrageous Christmas sweater to fully embrace your murder mystery role and compete for best-dressed honors.
Notify the operator at least 7 days before the event if you need special meal accommodations to ensure availability.
Seating varies by ticket class; early arrival helps secure preferred seating arrangements, especially for groups.
The train is heated, but layering is wise as temperatures can vary while boarding or disembarking outdoors in winter.
The Nickel Plate Express runs on historic rail lines that have connected Indiana communities since the early 20th century.
The railroad and event organizers practice sustainable tourism by promoting local business partnerships and limiting event waste.
Essential for enjoying the themed event and taking part in the costume contest.
winter specific
Layered clothing will keep you comfortable both on the train platform and during brief outdoor moments.
winter specific
Sturdy shoes help with boarding and disembarking the train safely in winter weather.
winter specific
Optional but helpful for jotting down clues during the interactive mystery.
winter specific