In Southwest Florida, Seminole Gulf Railway has been part of the region’s rhythm for decades—moving freight that keeps local businesses humming and welcoming locals and visitors aboard its beloved Murder Mystery Dinner Train – the original such excursion of its kind that debuted in the early 1990s.
Based in Fort Myers, this family-operated short line blends the romance of rail travel with live theatre and a multi-course, chef-prepared meal.
The result is one of the area’s most distinctive nights out. And when the holidays roll around, the experience gets a festive glow: themed shows, seasonal menus, and special events that sell out fast.
What makes the Murder Mystery Dinner Train unique
An immersive show on the move: This isn’t dinner followed by a play—it’s both, simultaneously. A professional troupe performs an original mystery in and around the railcars as you dine. Characters weave through the aisles, scenes unfold between courses, and you’re part of the unfolding whodunit…