Crown Plaza Cleveland South
5300 Rockside Rd
Independence, Ohio 44131

This is the APCUG Annual Computer Conference for 2011. It is being held in Region 3 of the Association of Personal Computer User Groups. The conference will offer 22 presentations and possibly another 9 workshops to choose from.

Workshop and general sessions will include: Virtual Machines, MAR’s Refurbishing & Recycling, iPad features along with using iPad for e-books, Windows Tips & Techniques, The Linux Guy, Linux and the future of computers, Safe data destruction, Ins and Outs of Skype, OneNote, Genealogy, Digital Photography and Q&A sessions

Call the hotel directly and ask for in house reservations and tell them your are registering for the APCUG conference at the special rate.

216-524-0700

Special Group Rate is $79.95 + taxes per night

Please contact Bob Vance with any reservation issues.

740-779-3218

740-288-5536 Cell

vanleer@att.net

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Some of the Local Attractions include those listed below and the
distance from the hotel.

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (9 MI / 14.48 KM )
• Cleveland Clinic Main Campus (18 MI / 28.97 KM )
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (1 MI / 1.61 KM )
• Playhouse Square Theaters (8 MI / 12.87 KM )
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History (8 MI / 12.87 KM )
• Cleveland Museum of Art (8 MI / 12.87 KM )
• Cleveland Botanical Gardens (10 MI / 16.09 KM )
• Great Lakes Science Center (9 MI / 14.48 KM )
• Pro Football Hall of Fame (20 MI / 32.19 KM )
• Geauga Lake’s Wildwater Kingdom (20 MI / 32.19 KM )
• A Christmas Story House and Museum (15 MI / 24.14 KM )

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the closest airport to the conference site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopkins_Internati onal_Airport
However if you were planning on flying in and renting a car you might want to check out the Akron-Canton Regional Airport
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akron-Canton_Regional_Airport
In many cases you can get a better fare depending on from where you are flying. The airport markets itself as “A better way to go”, noting the ease of the Akron-Canton Airport in comparison to Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport some 40 miles (64 km) north

According to "The Local Insider" some of the Must See attractions are listed below:
Filled with seven floors of memorabilia chronicling the evolution rock and roll, Cleveland’s famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a must for anyone visiting Independence, OH. The hotel’s guests are 15 minutes from this heralded attraction,

Must Do:
Great Lakes Science Center promises family fun for the hotel’s guests. Located near Independence, OH in downtown Cleveland, the museum features interactive, mind-bending exhibits covering subjects like space, biomedical technology and renewable energy.

What’s New:
A progressive hub for lively entertainment, outstanding shopping and area sports, Tower City Center is home to more than 100 shops and Time Warner Cable Amphitheater. The area is also within walking distance of Progressive Field and Quicken Loans Arena

Don’t Go Home Without:
Take time to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park during your ti me in Independence, OH. The hotel’s accommodations, just over 10 miles from the park, make it easy for patrons to embark on an outdoor adventure like hiking, canoeing, kayaking or picnicking.

Tips:
This hotel’s facility in Independence, OH offers the best view of Cleveland in town. Book the Skyline Ballroom for your next event and enjoy a breathtaking view of “The Rock and Roll Capital of the World.” Ask the hotel’s staff for other great photo ops.