Posted in Pennsylvania June 17, 2020 by Beth Price-Williams

Spend A Thrilling Weekend Solving A Murder Mystery At Henry Packer Mansion In Pennsylvania

We all deserve a weekend away from home every now and then to relax and to recharge. What that weekend looks like certainly depends on your interests and how you best relax. If you binge true crime shows and crime dramas and devour mystery books, you’ll probably find this murder mystery weekend at Henry Packer Mansion in Pennsylvania a dream come true. It’s certainly one of the most unique experiences on which you can embark in the state.

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Check into the Henry Packer Mansion, in the fairy tale town of Jim Thorpe, for a weekend of intrigue, mayhem, and murder.

Along with a maximum of five other couples, you and your partner in (solving) crime will discover the tale of the Packer family, how they earned their fortune along the Lehigh Railroad, and…

Those heirs who may just be fortunate enough to inherit millions of dollars. Set in the Victorian era, the weekend promises plenty of twists and turns and, of course, fun.

Arrive at the enchanting mansion between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the Friday of your weekend getaway, where you’ll check in and relax ahead of Saturday’s festivities.

Saturday morning kicks off with a hearty breakfast at 9 a.m. Fill up because you’ll definitely need your creative juices flowing for the day ahead.

Orientation and character assignments follows breakfast then the real fun begins. You’ll have three rounds to solve the whodunit before anyone else.

The day also features a five and a half hour afternoon break, so you’re free to explore the charming shops and restaurants of Jim Thorpe, returning to the mansion by 6 p.m. for dinner.

By 10 p.m. the murder mystery will have reached its thrilling conclusion, leaving you free for the rest of the evening and until check out the next morning. Breakfast is also included on Sunday morning.

Click here for the official website of Henry Packer Mansion. Or, go here for Facebook.

Have you ever been to the Henry Packer Mansion in Pennsylvania? Did you try the murder mystery weekend? Share your experience in the comments! If you don’t have the time to get away for a whole weekend, make reservations for The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater in Philadelphia.

Address: 19 Packer Hill Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, USA