Conference Maps
Interactive Campus Map - Featuring ADA Accessible entrances, Crosswalks, Emergency Phones, Lactaction Stations, Recycling, Dining, and More.
Interactive Thursday Night Bus Loop Map - A map that has each of the three bus stop locations for the Thursday Night Downtown Block Party Bus Loop 5-8pm.
Parking on Campus
A conference parking pass can be purchased to park on campus Mon-Friday 8-5pm. Parking after 5pm and on weekends is free.
If you are planning to drive to campus please follow the instructions below to purchase a discounted MAPC Conference Wed-Friday parking pass. Please note: purchases made after Wed will only be charged you for remaining conference days.
Click on this Link: MAPC Conference campus daily parking pass
Click on Reserve for the lot you chose. KSU Parking Garage is recommended to be centrally located.
Click Continue as Guest
Enter email address, Save and Continue
Enter license plate information, Save and Continue
Enter your payment information.
Confirm Purchase
Do Park Nose in – Plate must face drive lane
You may also purchase daily parking passes at the regular rate onsite through the kstate parking website. During Weekdays you are highly encouraged to arrive by 8am to guarantee parking.
Driving to Manhattan
Manhattan is an easy-to-reach destination, conveniently located just off Interstate 70 in the scenic Flint Hills region of NE Kansas.
STATE HIGHWAYS
US Highway 24 and Kansas highways 18, 113 and 177 provide regional access from every direction into Manhattan.
INTERSTATE 70 TRAVEL
Traveling along I-70 provides east and west access points.
WESTBOUND TRAVEL
Exit 313 (from Kansas City/St. Louis/Topeka), proceed 9 miles north on Kansas Highway 177, across Kansas River and into east-central MHK. Downtown Manhattan district (Poyntz Ave.) is directly accessible, with visitors just minutes to Kansas State University campus via Anderson Avenue.
EASTBOUND TRAVEL
Coming from Denver or traversing north from Dallas/OKC/Wichita: Exit 303 funnels traffic onto Kansas 18 (K-18); 10-mile NE route across Kansas River, past Manhattan Regional (5 miles from airport) puts travelers into southwestern areas of the city and access to Seth Child Boulevard and Fort Riley Boulevard.
DRIVING DISTANCES (IN MILES)
Topeka: 55
Salina: 67
Kansas City: 110
Wichita: 130
Lincoln: 135
Omaha: 175
Oklahoma City: 290
St. Louis: 370
Dallas/Denver: 495
Chicago: 630
Flying to Manhattan
MANHATTAN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Manhattan Regional Airport is located 5 miles west of the central hotel district on Kansas Highway 18. Fly MHK! is serviced by American Airlines/American Eagle, with direct jet service to Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Expansion of the terminal building has tripled to 42,000 square feet at the fastest-growing airport in Kansas.
Shuttle Service: Ground transportation is available by many MHK hotel properties with 24-hour notice. Rental Car, Uber, and Lyft also operate at the airport.
Manhattan Car Rental Information
Salina Regional Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes East of Manhattan Ks. United Airlines provides daily scheduled passenger air service to Denver International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is an approx. 2 hour drive through the rolling flint hills to Manhattan, KS. Rental Car services available.
Kansas City Airport Car Rental Information
WICHITA DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER NATIONAL AIRPORT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is an approx. 2 hour and 15 minute drive to Manhattan, KS. Rental Car and Shuttle Services available.
Wichita Car Rental Information
Getting Around Manhattan
There are many public and private transportation services in and around Manhattan:
Car rental
Public transportation
Taxi service
Uber
Lyft
Green Apple Bikes
Link E-Scooter
ATA BUS LOCAL TRANPORTATION
ATA Bus serves residents of Manhattan, as well as Green Valley, St. George, Fort Riley and Junction City. The Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency has been providing safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation since 1976.
Conference Hotel Accommodations in Manhattan, KS
Room Blocks are held at the following hotels.
Reservations must be made by September 2, 2024 to guarantee rate and availability
Hotel Accomodations within walking distance of Kansas State University*
* Recommended for Conference attendees who will be flying in for the conference and will not have their own form of transporatation. A conference shuttle will not be provided between hotels and Kansas State University.
Bluemont Hotel
1212 Bluemont Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
The Bluemont Hotel is located directly across from the street from the Kansas State University campus and is the closest hotel to most conference activities. It is also located across the street from Aggieville, which has many stores and restaurants. Includes: Free Continental Breakfast and Free Wireless Internet Access
Phone Reservation: (785) 473-7091 press “0”. Make a reservation in the group “b228062”.
Rate: $119/night, $139/night suites. Breakfast included.
Courtyard by Marriott
715 N 12th , Manhattan, KS
The Courtyard by Marriot is located in Aggieville and is approximately a 2 block walk to Kansas State University and most of the conference activities.
Includes: Free wifi and parking.
Breakfast is not included but there is a restaurant located within the hotel and Starbucks located next to hotel.
Phone Reservation: 1-800-321-2211. Refer to Group Name MAPC 2024
Online Booking: Book your group rate for KSU-MidAmerica Print Conference
Rate: $129.00/night
Holiday Inn at Campus
1641 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502 US
The Holiday Inn at Campus is located directly across the street from Kansas State University and is approximately a 1-2 block walk to Kansas State University and most of the conference activities.
Phone Reservation: Call Hotel directly at (785) 539-7531
The Group Code is MPC - It is important to mention the group code in order to receive the discounted rate.
Rate: $129.95/night
Hotel Accomodations within 5 minute driving distance to Kansas State University*
*Conference shuttle service will not be provided between these hotels and Kansas State University. Daily parking on campus can be purchased on site, or through a link we will be providing closer to the conference date.
Four Points Sheraton
530 Richards Drive, Manhattan, KS
This hotel has a complimentary airport shuttle from MHK Airport and is the closest to the airport. It is about a 5 minute drive to Kansas State University and about 5 minutes from Downtown shops and restaurants.
Includes: Complimentary Airport Shuttle and Breakfast
Phone Reservation : 785-539-5311
Refer to group name: Mid-America Print Conference 2024
Hotel Rate: $129/night including breakfast
Parkwood Inn and Suites
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial DR., Manhattan, KS 66502
This hotel is about a 5 min drive to Kansas State University and downtown shops and restaurants. There are also a few restaurants in a shopping plaza next to the hotel.
Includes: Breakfast
Phone Reservation: 785-320-5440
Refer to Group Name: Mid America Print Conference
Rate: $109/night including breakfast
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
300 Colorado Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
This hotel is located in Downtown Manhattan across from the Flint Hills Discovery Center and is within walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. It is about a 10 min drive to Kansas State University.
Includes: Continental Breakfast
Phone Reservation: 785-539-2400
Refer to Group Name: Mid America Print Council Conference
Online Registration: Conference Registration Link
Hotel Rate: $114/night including breakfast
Additional Lodging Options in Manhattan, KS
Manhattan offers a variety of lodging options from Airbnb, Vrbo, Camping, and Bed and Breakfasts.
Manhattan, KS Bed and Breakfast options