Guest Tours, all day Monday, June 6
Included in guest registration

 

Guests of registered MARC meeting attendees have the option of participating in one of two Black Hills tours: the Wine & Art Tour, specially designed for grown-ups only or the Family Fun Tour that will appeal to moms, dads and kiddos. If guests wish to not participate in any tour, they may attend the South Dakota Luncheon at the Ramkota, which is offered as part of the MARC conference agenda.

 

We'll be exploring the Black Hills in comfortable motorcoaches for our off-site MARC 2011 activities. The routes occur over and around mountains with elevations up to 5,700 feet. The pace is leisurely and the view is picturesque. See the driving routes and map.

 

Wine & Art Guest Tour, all day Monday, June 6
Optional guest activity (adults only) - Included in guest registration

 

Guests - Wine & Art Tour registrants briefing

 

Participants will enjoy a scenic 45-minute ride to Prairie Berry Winery, nestled in the pines near Hill City. There, guests will be treated to a delectable lunch followed by a wine tasting. Guests will depart the winery and slip down the road to Hill City, a charming burg with art galleries offering everything from original watercolors to one-of-a-kind sculptures. Guests will easily find special gift or souvenir reminder of their Black Hills visit.

 

Guests who pre-register for this event will receive breakfast Monday at the Ramkota, transportation and lunch. The tour will leave the Ramkota at 10:30 a.m. and return around 4 p.m.

 

 

Family Fun Guest Tour, all day Monday, June 6
Optional guest activity - Included in guest registration

 

Guests - Family Fun Tour registrants briefing

 

The Black Hills are well known as a family friendly destination and this tour visits some of the friendliest spots! Designed with kids in mind, this all-day tour makes stops at Storybook Island and Reptile Gardens.

 

 

Storybook Island is a fairytale come true. Guests will have fun exploring characters and playsets like Snow White's house, the 100-Acre Woods and having their photo taken with Cinderella and her pumpkin coach. Following a pizza lunch, the next stop is Reptile Gardens where guests will come face-to-face (or at least within a safe distance) with crocodiles, giant tortoises and bald eagles. Reptile Gardens features more than 225 species and subspecies of reptiles and it houses an amazing display of live orchids. The whole place is nothing but cool!

 

Guests who pre-register for this event will receive breakfast Monday at the Ramkota, transportation, admission to attractions and lunch. The tour will leave the Ramkota at 9 a.m. and return around 3 p.m.