The Congress is supported by
The Movement Disorder Society,
U.S. Department of Defense, the
National Institutes of Health, and
professional associations and
patient voluntary organizations.




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Local Information

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., is the site of the first World Parkinson Congress meeting February 22-26, 2006. As the center for U.S. and world politics, it has long been a gracious host city for dignitaries and diplomats.

A first-class international city, Washington is renowned for not only its political importance but its inspiring monuments and memorials to American history, its physical beauty, and its cultural offerings.

Highlights for first-time visitors include the majestic government buildings which include the White House, home of the President, and the Capitol building, seat of the government. Monuments that memorialize past presidents Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson offer not only insight into American history, but inspiring views of the city. The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex, includes the National Air & Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the National Zoological Park, and the National Archives, home of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

In addition, Washington boasts spacious parks, a wide selection of shopping venues and theaters, and a dazzling assortment of restaurants featuring cuisine from around the world. For more of Washington's flavor, take a walk down Embassy Row and view the dozens of elegant Victorian embassies or visit Adams Morgan, an ethnic home to many of the newer arrivals to the city.

For a look at the capital city's early days, historic Georgetown and nearby Alexandria, Virginia provide visitors with a modern day insight. Beyond Alexandria is Mount Vernon, George Washington's home overlooking the Potomac River.

The weather at the end of February will still be cool, but the chance for snow is slight. It will be necessary to bring your winter coat, and an umbrella might also be useful. And, because Washington is a city easily explored on foot, comfortable shoes are a must!