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2017 ANNUAL DIRECTORY

CENTRAL REGION

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NORTH DAKOTA                                   Where a president awaits on every corner      your Black Hills adventure, please check
                                               and Lakota Sioux customs keep a treasured     our web site atwww.grandgatewayhotel.
BISMARCK                                       culture alive, every day brings a chance to   com.
                                               Do Big Things in Rapid City. Reignite the
Bismarck Mandan CVB                            spirit of discovery whether your group is     TEXAS
LaRae Nelson                                   exploring our history and heritage at The
1600 Burnt Boat Dr                             Journey Museum & Learning Center or           GALVESTON
Bismarck, ND 58503                             delighting in arts and culture at the Dahl
larae@discoverbismarckmandan.com               Arts Center. Discover unique attractions, a   Past event host
(701)222-4308                                  spirited art scene, museums and galleries,
www.discoverbismarckmandan.com                 Native American history, and much more!       Galveston Island CVB
                                               Rapid City offers a vibrant main street       Sheri L. Teller
Bismarck-Mandan is packed with rich his-       America experience with unique attrac-        PO Box 1080
tory, authentic attractions, and great facil-  tions like The City of Presidents and the     Galveston, TX 77553
ities. Visit our newly expanded State Mu-      dancing fountains at Main Street Square.      steller@galvestoncvb.com
seum at the North Dakota Heritage Center       We must not forget the urban pleasures        (409)797-5150
which boasts four distinctive galleries. En-   including a variety of accommodations,        galvestoncvb.com
joy the sights of the Missouri River aboard    unique dining options and boutique shop-
the Lewis & Clark Riverboat, relive historic   ping. Whether roaming the Black Hills or      Mixing business with pleasure is easy on
Fort Lincoln State Park. Visitors can tour     enjoying all that Rapid City has to offer,    Galveston Island where state-of-the-art
the home of George and Libby Custer            visiting here is a monumental experience      meetings facilities are surrounded by a
and the 7th Cavalry and On-A-Slant Indi-       your group is sure to love. Military Reunion  tropical paradise complete with 32 miles
an Village. Dinner will be a unique expe-      activities here include: Flag Ceremony at     of sparkling Gulf Coast beaches, adven-
rience Bismarck-Mandan s famous Pitch-         Mt. Rushmore, Tour of Ellsworth AFB/B-1       ture attractions, rich history, unique shop-
fork Steak Fondue. Enjoy fresh, country air    Bomber, Black Hills National Cemetery         ping and culture. Galveston is home to
along the relaxing, natural surroundings       Minuteman Missile National Historic Site      one of the largest collections of well-pre-
and watch the western chefs prepare fif-                                                     served Victorian architecture in the coun-
teen steaks at a time fondue on a pitch-       The Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bu-      try and is Texas premier cruise port. Lo-
fork. Visit the Lewis & Clark Interpretive     reau wants to make your reunion a mon-        cated just 50 miles south of Houston, this
Center, with interactive exhibits and a new    umental experience. Let us introduce you      small island possesses all the charm of a
collection or artifacts. Step back in time     to a place that will leave your Veterans      historic beach town while offering mod-
and visit the reconstructed Fort Mandan        awe-inspired.                                 ern amenities. Momma SMERF welcomes
Indian Village. The Ronald Reagan Min-                                                       your call!
uteman Missile Sites are a couple of hours     Past event host
away. This Missile Wing once oversaw 15                                                      LUBBOCK
Launch Control Centers and 150 nuclear         Grand Gateway Hotel
missile silos. Come early stay late enjoy      Anna Vandegrift                               Visit Lubbock CVB
golf outings, a trip to Medora in the Bad-                                                   Tiffany Kennedy
lands, or an Energy Tour. You’ll be glad you   1721 Lacrosse Street                          1500 Broadway 6th FL
came!                                                                                        Lubbock, TX 79401
                                               Rapid City, SD 57701                          tiffany@visitlubbock.org
SOUTH DAKOTA                                                                                 (806)723-8230
                                               salesdepartment@                              www.visitlubbock.org
RAPID CITY
                                               grandgatewayhotel.com                         Known for being one of the most veteran
Rapid City CVB                                                                               friendly cities, Lubbock is the perfect place
Tyson Steiger                                  (866)742-1300                                 to host your military reunion or meeting.
444 Mount Rushmore Rd N                                                                      Bask in the history of the U.S. Military Glid-
Rapid City, SD 57701                           www.grandgatewayhotel.com                     er Program at the Silent Wings Museum,
steiger@visitrapidcity.com                                                                   or browse through the photographs and
(605)718-8489                                  The Grand Gateway Hotel is a full service     documentary records collected from the
visitrapidcity.com                             convention facility that can accommodate      Vietnam War at the Vietnam Center and
                                               up to 200 military reunion member, state      Archive. These are just two of Lubbock s
Centrally located to bucket list-worthy ex-    of the art audio visual service to include    military attractions that honor the brave
periences, like witnessing the remarkable      an on-site chef, banquet facilities for 200   soldiers of the United States. Another
human achievements of Mount Rushmore           people in a 6,350 square foot Grand Ball-     wonderful military attraction to visit while
National Memorial and the on-going             room, on site Perkins Restaurant open 24      you are in town is the Dudley and Doris
mountain carving at Crazy Horse Memo-          hours per day with room service, Cheers       Faver Gallery of Flight exhibition at the Sci-
rial, Rapid City, South Dakota is the desti-   Lounge with entertainment, Shuttle ser-       ence Spectrum & OMNI Theater. Guests
nation where every day has big potential.      vice to and from the Rapid City Regional      can experience in 5,000 square feet how
                                               Airport, close to shopping and malls to
                                               include theaters. Professional Retired Air
                                               Force Director of Sales who has success-
                                               fully hosted over 90 fun and friendly mil-
                                               itary reunions over the past 7 years. The
                                               Grand Gateway Hotel is the Beginning to

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