Location
MONUMENTAL MARC 2011 will be held in Rapid City, in South Dakota's beautiful Black Hills.
Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center
Headquarters for MONUMENTAL MARC 2011 will be the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, 2111 N. LaCrosse St., in Rapid City. Conference registration, sessions and luncheons will be held at the Ramkota Conference Center. All off-site MONUMENTAL MARC tours and activities will depart from the Ramkota.
Lodging Options
MARC attendees have a variety of lodging options. Please complete your conference registration first, then book your lodging. Please note the release dates of the room blocks.
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Ramkota Hotel
The MARC room block at the Ramkota Hotel, site of MONUMENTAL MARC 2011, is full. Please contact the Grand Gateway Hotel or the Holiday Inn Express. |
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Grand Gateway Hotel
The nearby Grand Gateway Hotel also offers rooms for MARC attendees at a reduced rate of $119 plus 8.5% tax and a $2 per night city occupancy tax. Call the Grand Gateway, toll-free at 1-866-742-1300 to make reservations by May 11, 2011. Mention the MARC conference to get the special rate. Shuttle service between the Ramkota and Grand Gateway will be provided for MARC activities. |
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The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites I-90
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites I-90, across the street from the Ramkota, has a block of rooms for MARC attendees at a rate of $123.95 plus 8.5% tax and a $2 per night city occupancy tax. Call the Holiday Inn Express at (605) 335-9090 to make reservations by May 15, 2011. Mention the MARC conference to get the special rate. Shuttle service between the Ramkota and Holiday Inn Express will be provided for MARC activities. |
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Other Lodging
Contact Black Hills Vacations at 1-800-400-6194 for other Rapid City and Black Hills area lodging options. |
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Rapid City
As South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City boasts dining and shopping opportunities as well as unique family fun attractions. And, it's easily accessible, whether you are driving or flying. Situated along Interstate 90, Rapid City is "easy on, easy off" to make driving here a snap. For those traveling by air, Rapid City Regional Airport is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines/American Eagle, Delta/Delta Connection/SkyWest and United/United Express. Car rental is available from Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National/Alamo. The Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, headquarters for MONUMENTAL MARC 2011, offers complimentary airport shuttle for registered guests.
Black Hills
Erupting from South Dakota's rolling prairies are the legendary Black Hills. The mountains and forests of the Black Hills include a treasury of six national parks, more than 100 miles of National Scenic Byways, acclaimed recreational trails, Old West landmarks, watchable wildlife, shopping and 70 fun-filled family attractions. MONUMENTAL MARC 2011 includes visits to two of the Black Hills' crown jewels: Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park.
As part of the regular conference agenda, MARC registrants will tour Mount Rushmore National Memorial on Tuesday, June 7, and enjoy an afternoon ice cream social beneath the four faces of freedom. After ample time to stroll the Presidential Trail, snap a photograph along the Avenue of Flags and learning more about George, Tom, Teddy and Abe in the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, the MARC tour heads south to Custer State Park. Once there, MARC registrants will enjoy a down-home buffalo burger cookout at the State Game Lodge Pavilion. The State Game Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was once known as the Summer White House to President Coolidge.
For more information about the Black Hills and planning your own vacation itinerary before or after MARC 2011, visit these Web sites:
South Dakota Tourism
Black Hills, Badlands and Lakes
Black Hills Vacations for Black Hills travel advice, best airline fares, car rentals and tours.