Good food, friendly folks, cold beer, resident ghosts – Twin Cities has it all. People love to visit this charming, historic inn and eatery for all it has to offer, but now there is another reason to stop by. Twin Cities is adding a dinner theatre experience.
“We are excited to start the dinner theatre series in February,” says Chris Goss, owner. “Rehearsals and menu planning are well underway. Tickets will be sold online through Showpass with tickets going on presale October 1. This gives people enough time to scoop up tickets for Christmas gifts, Thanksgiving host gifts, stocking stuffers, or to secure a large table (or entire venue) for a company or family party.”
Each show will have an initial two week run. Seats are booked online so you can choose your table. The actors and director are local and a special menu featuring some of the food Twin Cities is most popular for will be offered.
The first show leans heavily into the history of the area and history of the hotel – including its famous permanent guests… the ghosts.
“We have seven ghosts in the hotel,” smiles Goss. “We are very respectful of their stories.”
While the bar and restaurant on the main level have undergone renovations, the upper level where the hotel is located remains largely unchanged since 1938. These small, authentic rooms are said to be haunted by former guests.
Ghost Hunt Alberta has extensively documented electronic voice phenomenon (EVPs), disembodied voices, footsteps, and mysterious sounds throughout the hotel. The voice of a former resident has also been repeatedly heard and recorded.
Shadow figures, EVPs, and even moving tables have been documented by Ghost Hunt Alberta in the bar area. One particularly thrilling night, a table lifted off the floor and rotated!
All this has not scared off the living guests. In fact, whether you believe in ghosts or not, Twin Cities is a huge draw for its historic charm and delicious food. Working all that history into the dinner theater experience was a natural fit, and one sure to charm locals and tourists alike.
While you are waiting for tickets for the dinner theatre, check out the other things Twin Cities has to offer.
Goss shares, "We have a fantastic concert series, running from November to April. Additionally, guests can book the hotel for private events, such as murder mystery parties, birthdays, or open mic. For murder mystery parties, we even provide a host and offer pre-ordered meals prepared by our talented in-house chefs. If guests prefer, they can bring their own bands for events; we provide the stage and equipment. Our venue can accommodate a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 50 people seated."
Even if you're not attending an event, Twin Cities Hotel welcomes you to drop by for dinner. The menu boasts a wide selection of favourites. We smoke our own meat for wraps, offer homemade chips, mouth-watering burgers and steaks. Talented chefs create flavorful, homestyle meals using beef and bison sourced from local ranches. To complement your meal, indulge in signature cocktails crafted with Twin Cities' own branded moonshine, made from locally grown sugar beets in Taber, Alberta.
Twin Cities Hotel in Longview is an extraordinary destination, sourcing food from local farm families when possible, charming historic rooms, a vibrant saloon, and a nostalgic wild west ambience. Discover more about it online, on Facebook, and on Instagram.
