Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn
A block of rooms at the conference rate of $65 single/double plus tax has been reserved at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, 505 N. 5th Street for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' meeting attendees. Please call 605-348-4000 to make your reservations and indicate that you are attending the National Association of Workforce Agencies Annual Conference by referencing Code GDL. Click here to make secure hotel reservations on-line. YOU MUST REFERENCE CODE GDL. Reservations must be made by August 18 to ensure accommodations at the conference rate.

Since the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn's opening in May of 1990, it has set the standard for excellence in both service and accommodations in the upper Midwest. This upscale hotel features an eight story, open atrium with an abundance of live-greenery, glass elevators and a cascading waterfall.

A 200 seat restaurant, Tiffany Grille, and piano lounge are both located in the atrium. The Rushmore Holiday Inn Plaza is adjacent to the civic center with an additional 150,000 sq ft of meeting space. Sleeping rooms were completely renovated in 2005. All rooms have high-speed Internet capabilities at no charge. The public area has wireless Internet.

Additional hotel rooms have been secured at the Hotel Alex Johnson at a rate of $89 plus 8% tax. For reservations at this historic downtown Rapid City hotel, please phone 605-342-1210 or 800-888-ALEX. Please mention reference Group #3515 when you make your reservation. Reservations must be made by August 11 to ensure accommodations at the conference rate. Daily shuttle service to the meeting locations at the Rushmore Plaza and Rapid City Civic Center will be provided.

Location:

• Located just blocks from downtown Rapid City - home of great restaurants and unique specialty shops
• The Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn is located right next door to the Rapid City Civic Center, one of the largest venues in the upper Midwest.
• Just minutes from Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Chief Crazy Horse Memorial, Deadwood and other Black Hills attractions.
• Approx. 15 minutes from the Rapid City Regional Airport

Attractions:

• Mt. Rushmore National Memorial - America's Shrine of Democracy
• Chief Crazy Horse Memorial - a work-in-progress tribute to Native Americans
• Deadwood - the rough and tumble gold mining town of the late 1800's, now a gaming destination with a colorful past
• Minutes away from other various Black Hills attractions and activities that are fun and family-oriented.
• Effortless travel from place to place
• For more information, visit http://www.rapidcitycvb.com.

Transportation:

• Approximately 15 minutes from Rapid City Regional Airport
• Shuttles and taxis available for a nominal fee
• For more information, visit http://www.rcgov.org/Airport/pages/
• Rental cars are available through Budget-Rent-A-Car of Rapid City by calling locally at 605-393-0488 or the National Reservation line at 1-800-527-0700. Mention you have a BCD #U030001 to receive the following discounted rates:     

  Compact Car:	$40/day Unlimited Miles (Nissan Sentra)
  Mid-size Car:	$42/day Unlimited Miles (Hyundai Sonata)
  Full-size Car:	$45/day Unlimited Miles (Ford Taurus)
  Minivan:	$65/day Unlimited Miles (Ford Freestar or GMC Safari)
  SUV:	$65/day Unlimited Miles (GMC Envoy)

  Budget Car Rental is located within the Rapid City Regional Airport.