Midwest Summer Smart Rally (Official Plan)

[jefferios]

Midwest Summer Smart Rally

June 12-14, 2009

For anyone in the Midwest, USA, Canada, or anywhere else is invited to attend the 1st Annual Midwest Smart Car Rally. All ages are welcome, as well as all smart models are welcome! Bring the whole family (Including the smart) for a fun filled weekend at the Wisconsin Dells!

Please print off this guide for the rally:
Midwest Rally "Smart" Guide

Friday June 12th:
Arrive into Wisconsin Dells & Check into Hotel/Motel Room
6:00: Meet n’ Greet at Timber Falls/Pedro's Mexican Restaurant Parking Lot
7:00pm: Eat at Paul Bunyan's Restaurant

Saturday June 13th:

7-10am: Breakfast Choice* (See Below)
10:30am: Drive to Devils Lake State Park
11:30am: Arrive at White Pine Shelter, have Lunch (Bring your Own), Q&A with Smart USA President Dave Schembri & Prize Giveaway!
2:00pm: Driving Tour around the Dells Region
**3:30pm: On your own. (Water Park, Casino....etc)
***6:30pm: Big Sky Twin Drive-In Theater (Movie starts at Dusk)

Sunday June 14th:
Check out of Hotel/Motel
8:00am: Breakfast Choice
10:30am: Depart for Home


*Breakfast Choices:
Howie’s Restaurant, Country Kitchen, Mr. Pancake, Paul Bunyan Restaurant

Driving route from the park back to the dells:
from:S Lake Rd to:State Rd 188/WI-188 to:Water St/WI-78 to:US-12/Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S - Google Maps

**Activities to do @ the Dells:
Attractions, historic sites, parks and recreation, nature centers, festivals and museums in Wisconsin Dells and Sauk County.

***Drive In movie has concessions available. Spaces will be reserved for us.

--Wisconsin Dells Map:
Google Maps


Driving times to Wis. Dells

• From Minneapolis----3.5 hrs
• From Milwaukee, WI---2 hrs
• From Des Moines----5.25 hrs
• From Indianapolis----6 hrs
• From Duluth, MN-----5 hrs
• From Chicago, IL-----3 hrs
• From Kansas City, MO--8 hrs
• From Souix Falls-----5 hrs
• From Colombus, OH---9 hrs
• From Memphis, TN----10.75 hrs
• From Atlanta, GA-----14 hrs
• From Portland, OR ----- 1 day, 4 hours

Activity Fees & Prices

• Devils Lake State Park: (PER CAR) $10
• Group Wis. Ducks Tour: $17.25 Adult / $7.50 (6-17yrs)
• Big Sky Drive In: $8 per person, 5 and under FREE!
• Casino, Hotels & Restaurants: Variable Prices

Please PM me if your interested in coming!

[EinsteinsMommy]

Lodging Info:

Wisconsin Dells Hotels, Resorts, & Other Lodging

[forestacademy]

If you are looking for a local opinion on a particular hotel feel free to PM Me

[jimvw57]

I arranged a suprise party for the wife's 50th birthday. She was totally unaware until she walked in. Now she doesn't believe me about this Summer rally. She wants to know where, when, how many people are going to be there etc. I told her it looks like about 6-12 cars so far...OK, that didn't help...I find it hilarious that she thinks I'm making this up.

My oldest son (24) wants to go too but.... sorry, no back seat....

[forestacademy]

Originally Posted by jimvw57

I arranged a suprise party for the wife's 50th birthday. She was totally unaware until she walked in. Now she doesn't believe me about this Summer rally. She wants to know where, when, how many people are going to be there etc. I told her it looks like about 6-12 cars so far...OK, that didn't help...I find it hilarious that she thinks I'm making this up.

My oldest son (24) wants to go too but.... sorry, no back seat....

Still time for your Son to get his own Smart

[jimvw57]

He's still paying off the Grand Prix GT he HAD to have...

[sk8ndad]

Originally Posted by jefferios

Driving times to Wis. Dells

• From Minneapolis----3.5 hrs
• From Des Moines----5.25 hrs
• From Indianapolis----6 hrs
• From Duluth, MN-----5 hrs
• From Chicago, IL-----3 hrs
• From Kansas City, MO--8 hrs
• From Souix Falls-----5 hrs
• From Portland, OR ----- 1 day, 4 hours

° From Santa Clara, CA ----- 1 day, 8 hours

[Neonspinnazz]

I know a couple good places to stay that is pretty scenic. I've been to both places and they're pretty good.

Baker's Sunset Bay. - Went here for Labor Day 08' - personal favorite - http://www.sunsetbayresort.com/

-hotel room or cabin
-nightly bonfires
-on Lake Delton (what's left of it)
-beach (swimming, ball games etc.)
-indoor/outdoor pool
-laundry room
-VERY close to downtown dells.
-GOOD PRICES! Some with amusement park packages!

Wilderness Lodge - Went here 4 years ago - http://www.wildernessresort.com/

-HUGE indoor/outdoor waterparks
-arcades
-hotel room or condo
-Prices vary
-Close to Downtown Dells (almost next to Sunset Bay)
-Golf!
-go to site for more info

A MUST SEE ATTRACTION FOR WAVE POOL LOVERS!!

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park (used to be called Big Chief)- been here Labor Day 08' http://www.mtolympuspark.com/index.htm

-Poseidon's Rage (THEY SHOOT A 9FT TALL WAVE RIGHT AT YOU!!! )
http://www.mtolympuspark.com/outdoor_water/index.htm
-Go-Karts (smaller than your Smart)
-Hades Rollercoaster (Tall, fast, bumpy, fun)

[jefferios]

I have added a list of hotels to possible stay at. Sorry for the delay. To find more info and images of them just do a simple google search.

[jwight]

Driving times to Wis. Dells

* From Minneapolis----3.5 hrs
* From Des Moines----5.25 hrs
* From Indianapolis----6 hrs
* From Duluth, MN-----5 hrs
* From Chicago, IL-----3 hrs
* From Kansas City, MO--8 hrs
* From Souix Falls-----5 hrs
* From Portland, OR ----- 1 day, 4 hours

Hey, you left the Ohio folks out! Seriously, this is looking good - thanks Jeff.