Urgent - Site Change

Due to circumtances beyond our control, the site of the 1998 ACA Annual Meeting has been changed. The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, in Arlington, Virginia.

 *Adjacent to Washington National Airport in Arlington, VA, with complimentary shuttle to Washington National Airport and the METRO subway. *50,000 square feet of lexible function space, including a 23,000 square-foot permanent exhibit hall, ballroom, prefunction area, and 25 meeting rooms. *32 miles from Washington/Dulles Int'l Airport. 685 newly renovated guestrooms, including 15 suites, Hyatt Gold Passport and Hyatt Business Plan accomodations. *2 superb restaurants, including the rooftop Chesapeake Grill. *Outdoor pool, whirlpool and exercise room; jogging paths, bike paths, tennis and racquetball facilities nearby. *Overlooking the Potomac River, 5 minutes from historic Old Town Alexandria, The Pentagon, and shopping at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 10 minutes from downtown Washington, US Capitol, Smithsonian, White House and Georgetown.

D.C. Attractions

Some of the many well known attractions in Washington, DC and the surrounding area are listed below. For a more detailed list contact the 'Convention and Visitors Association,' 1212 New York Ave. NW #600, Washington, DC 20005-3992, Ph (202)789-7000.

National Mall. Between Constitution & Independence Aves. SW, Washington, DC. A Splendid green park area extending approximately two miles from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. Lining either side of the park are several of the Smithsonian Institution museums, National Archives, National Gallery of Art and U.S. Botanical Gardens.

U.S. Capitol. Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Under the magnificent white dome, senators and representatives meet to shape U.S. legislative policy.

Washington Monument. 15th & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. One of the tallest masonry structures in the world, this majestic obelisk was dedicated in 1885 to the memory of the first U.S. president.

National Museum of Natural History. 10th & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. Outstanding new exhibit on Minerals including the 45.5-carat Hope Diamond. In addition, the museum houses dinosaur fossils, the Insect Zoo and the world's largest African bush elephant.

National Air & Space Museum. 6th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC. The world's most visited museum houses the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer, Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, Apollo 11 lunar command module and an incredible collection of aviation and space technology treasures.

National Zoological Park. 3000 block of Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008. (Near the Sheraton Washington Hotel). A collection of more than 3,000 exotic animals, birds and reptiles, including the giant panda Hsing-Hsing.

Washington National Cathedral. Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves. NW, Washington, DC (Near the Sheraton Washington Hotel) A 14th century-style Gothic cathedral, garden and shops set on 57 acres. Observation Gallery offers a magnificent view of Washington and surrounding area.

White House. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The home of every US president except George Washington.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW. Washington, DC. Located next to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, this somber and moving museum tells the story of the Holocaust through artifacts, films, photographs and oral histories.

National Gallery of Art. 4th & Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20565. Permanent collection of European and American paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and works on paper, plus changing exhibition of art from around the world.

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Garden. George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA. Stretching over 500 acres overlooking the Potomac River, just 16 miles from Washington DC. Tour the mansion, George Washington's tomb, 2 museums, 12 outbuildings, gardens and gift shops.

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden. 7th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC. Collection of 19th and 20th-century painting and sculpture in a striking cylindrical structure and an adjoining outdoor garden.

Alexandria, VA. Founded in 1749 as a tobacco seaport, the city is home to historic homes, a waterfront museum, art galleries, specialty shops, ethnic festivals and great restaurants.

Luray Caverns. U.S. 211 West P.O. Box 748, Luray, VA. The largest and most popular caverns in eastern America, This U.S. natural landmark is 90 minutes southwest of Washington, near Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park.

Potomac Mills Outlet Mall. 2700 Potomac Mills Circle #307, Prince William, VA. One of the world's largest value/outlet malls with more than 220 outlet stores, 3 sit-down restaurants and food court under one roof.

The Washington Post. 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, DC. Free walking tours of the NW plant cover step-by-step production and distribution of the newspaper.

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