Murder is on the Menu for Halloween Weekend at Lanier Islands Resort

For a tantalizing twist on “trick-or-treating,” Georgia’s Lanier Islands Resort takes advantage of spooky season to play host to a Murder Mystery Weekend™ Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1. The three-day interactive experience – produced by Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Nationwide – will feature suspicious characters, unexpected twists, and hidden clues. It will also include plenty of reasons for would-be sleuths to question everyone around them while indulging in delicious cocktails, expertly prepared meals, and deluxe accommodations as the mystery unfolds nightly.

“We love that our Murder Mystery Weekend aligns with Halloween, adding an undeniable air of whimsy to our who-dun-it,” said Lanier Islands Resort President Matthew Bowling. “In addition to enhancing our Fall event calendar in a frightfully fun way, this event provides a cool twist on your typical date weekend. Guests can take advantage of any downtime in between sleuthing sessions to relax in their room, get a couples massage at Tranquility Spa, explore our scenic lakeside trails, or review all the clues in the glow of one of our firepits poised throughout the resort.”

Reservations are required for the Murder Mystery Weekend at Lanier Islands Resort, priced at $599* per person based on double occupancy, plus applicable taxes and resort fees. The package includes two nights of accommodations, a three-day interactive experience, Friday's welcome reception with hors d'oeuvres, three meals and a cocktail party on Saturday, and Sunday brunch. All meals will be prepared by the resort’s skilled culinary team, led by Director of Operations Nishant Chaudhary and Executive Chef Whitney Okula.

The manhunt for the Murder Mystery Weekend at Lanier Islands Resort includes:

Friday, October 30: 3 p.m. check-in, followed by a 7 p.m. cocktail party where hidden impostors, mysterious clues, and unexpected twists will transform this welcome reception into the start of a thrilling investigation.

Saturday, October 31: New evidence comes to light at breakfast, and the investigation takes a new turn by lunch. All clues lead to a cocktail party and dinner, where the investigation takes another shocking twist.

Sunday, November 1: After following the clues, interrogating the prime suspects, and narrowing the list to one culprit, it’s time for guests to learn how close they came to cracking the case as the lead detective exposes the murderer over brunch.

Bowling warns anyone interested in taking part in the Murder Mystery Weekend not to make the grave mistake of booking their stay too late. For more information about this event and to book reservations, guests are encouraged to visit https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/murder-mystery-dinner/ or call 770-945-8787. Lanier Islands Resort is 45 miles north of Atlanta at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. To explore amenities and other future events, visit www.LanierIslands.com. To stay up to date on the latest news, accommodation packages, and upcoming events, guests can follow the resort on Facebook @lanierislands, Instagram @lanierislands, TikTok @lanier_islands, and LinkedIn @Lake-Lanier-Islands-Resort.

*Package fee does not include alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available Friday and Saturday.