APSA is thrilled to invite its members back to the politically charged atmosphere of Washington, D.C. in 2005. After a heated election-year, Washington is ready to host the country's largest meeting on political science issues, which last came to our nation's capital in 2000. Both the Annual Meeting and Washington have grown significantly in five years, with D.C. offering several new museums, majestic monuments, and even baseball!

Located in northwest D.C., the Annual Meeting will be hosted by the Marriott Wardman Park and the Omni Shoreham hotels for four days from September 1–4. These great hotels are just five minutes walk apart, will offer excellent convention rates, and are readily accessible to D.C. public transportation. The notable Hilton Washington on upper Connecticut Avenue will also host panels and receptions.

Minutes from the National Zoo and the National Cathedral, the Marriott Wardman Park offers excellent service and premium guest accommodations. Sixteen acres of gardens and flowering plants on the grounds of the hotel will soon make you forget you're in the city. Easy Metro rail access allows guests no-hassle travel most anywhere in the Washington metropolitan area.

Nestled within picturesque Rock Creek Park, the Omni Shoreham hotel presents a resort atmosphere within a bustling city. An historic D.C. hotel since 1930, the Omni Shoreham has hosted world leaders and celebrities, and now offers political scientists the same high quality service and easy opportunities to explore D.C.

For more information about Washington, D.C., visit the web sites below.

The Smithsonian Castle and the Washington Monument (above right, photo courtesy JakeMcGuire.com) tower over the National Mall, “America's backyard.” The Duke Ellington Mural (above, photo courtesy (c) G. Byron Peck/City Arts, Inc.), honoring the hometown jazz legend, stands in D.C.'s eclectic Shaw neighborhood.

The Washington National Cathedral (above right, photo courtesy JakeMcGuire.com) is the world's sixth largest cathedral. The Capitol (above, photo courtesy the Washington, D.C. Convention and Tourism Corp.) serves as the city's heart and showpiece.