{"id":33052,"date":"2025-07-22T19:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T23:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/?p=33052"},"modified":"2025-09-19T13:03:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:03:07","slug":"lexington-award-winning-things-to-do-in-lexington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/2025\/07\/22\/lexington-award-winning-things-to-do-in-lexington\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10% in the World! How The Dinner Detective Lexington Earned Tripadvisor\u2019s Travelers\u2019 Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"33052\" class=\"elementor elementor-33052\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da9af8d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da9af8d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-351fd4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"351fd4d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e75687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e75687\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If You're Looking for Something Truly Unique to Do in Lexington This Weekend... \ud83d\udc40<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6efbf98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6efbf98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center\">If you&#8217;re searching for <strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"318\">award-winning things to do in Lexington<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">The Dinner Detective<\/a> offers an unforgettable night of mystery, comedy, and interactive dining that has earned global recognition.. Recently named a Tripadvisor Travelers\u2019 Choice winner\u2014ranking in the top 10% of attractions worldwide\u2014this interactive murder mystery dinner show offers a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy, suspense, and immersive fun. Whether you&#8217;re a curious local or just visiting for the weekend, it&#8217;s an experience you won\u2019t forget.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Enter: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/\">The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show -Lexington.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\">We\u2019re thrilled (and still a little shocked) to share that we\u2019ve been awarded Tripadvisor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Trust-lAkEadpFVLyU.html\"><strong>Travelers\u2019 Choice<\/strong><\/a>, placing us in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g39588-d25185097-Reviews-The_Dinner_Detective_Murder_Mystery_Show-Lexington_Kentucky.html\"><strong>top 10% of attractions worldwide<\/strong><\/a>. That\u2019s not just good news for us\u2014it\u2019s great news for anyone searching for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/2025\/05\/08\/10-unique-things-to-do-in-lexington-ky-this-weekend-that-arent-bourbon-tours\/\"><strong>unique Lexington weekend activities<\/strong><\/a> that go beyond the same old scene.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"1229\">.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d6061e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d6061e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5ed9a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a5ed9a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Trust-lAkEadpFVLyU.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-1.01.58-PM-789x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33054\" alt=\"Tripadvisor Travelers\u2019 Choice 2025 award badge earned by The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show for ranking in the top 10% of attractions globally\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-1.01.58-PM-789x1024.png 789w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-1.01.58-PM-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-1.01.58-PM-768x997.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-1.01.58-PM-1183x1536.png 1183w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-1.01.58-PM.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-615cae0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"615cae0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a01472 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a01472\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdf840b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cdf840b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/TC-Award-Pic-1024x597.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33055\" alt=\"Two snowboarders in vibrant snowsuits celebrating on a ski slope with raised arms, symbolizing joy and achievement in a winter setting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/TC-Award-Pic-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/TC-Award-Pic-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/TC-Award-Pic-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/TC-Award-Pic.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57da757 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57da757\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-668a92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"668a92f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is the Travelers\u2019 Choice Award, Anyway?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02c3497 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02c3497\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center\">Tripadvisor annually recognizes businesses that consistently deliver exceptional experiences with its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/TravelersChoice\"><strong>Travelers\u2019 Choice Award<\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s not bought or paid for\u2014it\u2019s earned through the love (and five-star reviews) of guests like <em>you<\/em>.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\">To be clear: we\u2019re now officially one of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/TravelersChoice-ThingsToDo\">most beloved experiences on the planet<\/a>.<\/strong> Pretty wild, right?<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\">And the best part? It\u2019s all happening right here in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attractions-g39588-Activities-Lexington_Kentucky.html\"><strong>Lexington, KY<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c00db0a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c00db0a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ba355f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ba355f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aca1e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4aca1e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Real Guest Reviews (A.K.A. Why We\u2019re Blushing)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9465f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d9465f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2437\"><blockquote><p><strong>\u201cI laughed until I cried. 10\/10 would interrogate my husband again.\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\u2014 TripAdvisor Reviewer<\/p><\/blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>\u201cWe booked this on a whim and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. Unreal experience.\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\u2014 Visitor from Indiana<\/p><\/blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>\u201cActors were hilarious. Food was great. I even got to play a suspect. Didn\u2019t see that twist coming!\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\u2014 Lexington Local<\/p><\/blockquote><p>These stories are the heartbeat of our award. We didn\u2019t get this far by accident\u2014it\u2019s thanks to people like you who show up, laugh loudly, and get weird with us.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bf8ed2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7bf8ed2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-269c1fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"269c1fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/SnapDet_070-2-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33056\" alt=\"Two audience members share a high-five during a live Dinner Detective show, surrounded by smiling guests at a Lexington event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/SnapDet_070-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/SnapDet_070-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/SnapDet_070-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/SnapDet_070-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/SnapDet_070-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5945e4d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5945e4d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f44f78b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f44f78b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1958cf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"1958cf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/yAN66QtkTi0?si=gOd69RKzCSTHyLw9&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33374d3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33374d3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de8c146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de8c146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Makes The Dinner Detective a Must-Try Among Unique Lexington Weekend Activities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7f59b9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7f59b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s break down what makes this experience so different from the typical Friday or Saturday night plans:<\/p><h4>1. <strong>You\u2019re Not Just Watching\u2014You\u2019re In It<\/strong> \ud83c\udfad<\/h4><p>You\u2019re part of the mystery. The actors are in disguise, the story unfolds around your table, and before long\u2014you\u2019re suspecting your spouse or your server. It\u2019s like live-action Clue, but with wine and dessert.<\/p><h4>2. <strong>It\u2019s Funny. Like, <\/strong><em><strong>Really<\/strong><\/em><strong> Funny<\/strong> \ud83d\ude02<\/h4><p>This isn\u2019t some stiff dinner theater with cardboard acting. Our cast is full of talented improv comedians and professional performers. Think \u201cmurder meets stand-up.\u201d<\/p><h4>3. <strong>Dinner Is Served (and It\u2019s Delicious)<\/strong> \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/h4><p>Yes, it\u2019s a full four-course meal. No soggy buffet trays. You\u2019ll enjoy fresh, plated food as the mystery deepens. You won\u2019t just leave with a solved case\u2014you\u2019ll leave full and happy.<\/p><h4>4. <strong>Perfect for Literally Every Occasion<\/strong> \ud83c\udf89<\/h4><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/2025\/09\/11\/unique%e2%80%91romantic%e2%80%91date%e2%80%91ideas%e2%80%91lexington%e2%80%91ky\/\"><strong>Date night?<\/strong><\/a> Nailed it.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Birthday?<\/strong> Absolutely.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Girls night?<\/strong> We <em>love<\/em> you.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows\/\">Corporate event or team building<\/a>?<\/strong> Let\u2019s say HR will thank you.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>If you&#8217;re searching for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/2025\/05\/08\/10-unique-things-to-do-in-lexington-ky-this-weekend-that-arent-bourbon-tours\/\"><strong>unique Lexington weekend activities<\/strong><\/a> that please everyone, this checks all the boxes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f2a1c8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f2a1c8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a35d718 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a35d718\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75cb413 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75cb413\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Perfect for All Occasions: Add This to Your Unique Lexington Weekend Activities List<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2373ae5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2373ae5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"4172\" data-end=\"4245\"><p data-start=\"4174\" data-end=\"4245\"><strong data-start=\"4174\" data-end=\"4189\">Date Nights<\/strong>: Romance meets fun when you solve a mystery together.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4332\"><p data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4332\"><strong data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4283\">Birthday Parties \/ Celebrations<\/strong>: Something different, something unforgettable.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4333\" data-end=\"4432\"><p data-start=\"4335\" data-end=\"4432\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/2025\/04\/07\/lexington-ky-private-murder-mystery-events\/\"><strong data-start=\"4335\" data-end=\"4369\">Team Building &amp; Private Events<\/strong><\/a>: Laughter, interaction, shared experience that builds bonds.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4567\"><p data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4567\"><strong data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4463\">Spontaneous Evenings Out<\/strong>: No plan? This show is your plan\u2014a spontaneous highlight among <strong data-start=\"4527\" data-end=\"4566\">unique Lexington weekend activities<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0c54e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0c54e3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d025960 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d025960\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC00370-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33103\" alt=\"Guests immersed in The Dinner Detective Lexington show\u2014one of the most unique Lexington weekend activities\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC00370-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC00370-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC00370-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC00370-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC00370-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401e0ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"401e0ee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0441a6e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0441a6e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-162a509 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"162a509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Go Behind the Scenes of One of Lexington\u2019s Most Unique Weekend Activities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6d7458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6d7458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center\">Want to know what really makes the show tick? It\u2019s not just the actors or the food (though both are great). It\u2019s the <strong>energy in the room<\/strong>. Every show is different because <em>you<\/em> help write it.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\">From our wardrobe team who pick out disguises, the actors who might sit beside you at dinner, to the kitchen staff making sure the food hits the table hot\u2014it\u2019s a full-team effort. And every person involved is focused on one thing: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/2025\/03\/10\/unforgettable-murder-mystery-private-events-in-lexington-ky\/\"><strong>making your night unforgettable<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-896ee59 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"896ee59\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-912998c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"912998c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Dinner-Detective-Toledo-550-Edit-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33057\" alt=\"Dinner Detective performer in detective attire interacting with two audience members during a live Lexington murder mystery show\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Dinner-Detective-Toledo-550-Edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Dinner-Detective-Toledo-550-Edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Dinner-Detective-Toledo-550-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Dinner-Detective-Toledo-550-Edit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/Dinner-Detective-Toledo-550-Edit-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4e5cfc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4e5cfc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc65499 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc65499\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94bf750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"94bf750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Pu7LvnBXJWU?si=S1KUMOdinJZzAAfl&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e41855b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e41855b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d7e65d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d7e65d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect When You Arrive (Spoiler-Free, Promise)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6511b41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6511b41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u2705 You\u2019ll check in and get an <strong>alias<\/strong> (yes, like a spy)<br \/>\u2705 You\u2019ll grab a drink and start spotting clues you don\u2019t even know are clues<br \/>\u2705 As you eat, the drama (and hilarity) unfolds<br \/>\u2705 Someone will \u201cdie\u201d (but like, in a fun way)<br \/>\u2705 You and your tablemates will try to solve the crime before dessert<br \/>\u2705 A winner (maybe you?) walks away with bragging rights and a prize<\/p><p>And unlike your typical \u201csit back and watch\u201d event, this one pulls you in. You\u2019ll be laughing, guessing, and side-eyeing your friends the whole time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e9d139 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e9d139\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4065df9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4065df9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-900d4d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"900d4d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udd17 Helpful Resources<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3c0b7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3c0b7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"4418\" data-end=\"4503\"><p data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4503\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/TravelersChoice\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4503\">What is the Travelers\u2019 Choice Award?<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4602\"><p data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4602\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4602\">Dinner Detective Show Info \u2013 Lexington<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4704\"><p data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4704\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4704\">Book a Private Event or Group Party<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-634e554 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"634e554\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca29e45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"ca29e45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/oF3eb8F6p6A?si=MmGuUU9qXZ2p2149&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d3e5fc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d3e5fc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3387e00 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3387e00\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97de8f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"97de8f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC02876-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33058\" alt=\"Two smiling guests posing in front of The Dinner Detective photo backdrop at a live interactive murder mystery event in Lexington\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC02876-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC02876-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC02876-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC02876-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/lexington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2025\/07\/DSC02876-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4d984 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f4d984\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a11cf1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a11cf1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why This Award Matters (Besides the Obvious Ego Boost)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b51f96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b51f96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Among all the <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"584\">award-winning things to do in Lexington<\/strong>, The Dinner Detective stands out not just for its accolades, but for the unforgettable experience it delivers every weekend.<\/p><p>Being recognized by Tripadvisor puts us in the same category as some of the top entertainment experiences in <strong>the world<\/strong>. Not just in Kentucky. Not just in dinner theater. The. World.<\/p><p>It means people <strong>trust<\/strong> that they&#8217;re in for something special when they book The Dinner Detective.<\/p><p>And if you&#8217;re looking for <strong>unique Lexington weekend activities<\/strong>, that kind of social proof makes it easier to try something new\u2014and unforgettable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6f91d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f6f91d3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2cc1d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2cc1d9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2cefdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2cefdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to See What the Hype\u2019s About?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307048c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"307048c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019ve never been, consider this your sign. If you\u2019ve been before, come see us again\u2014no two shows are the same.<\/p><p>\u2728 Whether you\u2019re planning a special occasion or just want to escape the same old routine, The Dinner Detective offers one of the most truly <strong>unique Lexington weekend activities<\/strong> you\u2019ll ever try.<\/p><p>We\u2019re honored. We\u2019re grateful. And we\u2019re saving you a seat.<\/p><p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/m360.us\/76f4\"><strong>Book your show now \u2192 Book Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29fc6a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29fc6a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51343ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"51343ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/q9k12ViRmhk?si=THBvs5utFMOgg1z8&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba58435 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ba58435\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0fe5b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a0fe5b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-663b82e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"663b82e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43eae9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43eae9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5229\" data-end=\"5369\"><strong data-start=\"5229\" data-end=\"5281\">Q: How did The Dinner Detective earn this award?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5281\" data-end=\"5284\" \/>A: Based on consistent 5-star guest reviews and satisfaction rankings on Tripadvisor.<\/p><p data-start=\"5371\" data-end=\"5465\"><strong data-start=\"5371\" data-end=\"5403\">Q: Is the show kid-friendly?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5403\" data-end=\"5406\" \/>A: Recommended for ages 15+ due to content and humor style.<\/p><p data-start=\"5467\" data-end=\"5632\"><strong data-start=\"5467\" data-end=\"5520\">Q: Can we book for a corporate or birthday event?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5520\" data-end=\"5523\" \/>A: Absolutely! <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5538\" data-end=\"5631\">Click here for private events<\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"5634\" data-end=\"5721\"><strong data-start=\"5634\" data-end=\"5679\">Q: Are dietary restrictions accommodated?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5679\" data-end=\"5682\" \/>A: Yes\u2014please let us know when booking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dinner Detective Lexington has earned Tripadvisor\u2019s Travelers\u2019 Choice Award, placing it in the top 10% of attractions worldwide. 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