Travel Information
Provided lodging will be at the gorgeous Highseas Conference Center, a Georgian style mansion built in 1912, overlooking the entrance to Frenchman’s Bay and adjacent to Acadia National Park. This casual, dormitory-style housing consists of shared bedrooms and bathrooms. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks will be provided at Highseas, including a lobster and steak dinner one night during the event. Wireless internet access is provided throughout the building and laundry facilities are available on site.
Highseas cannot accommodate families or pets. Please refer to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce for lodging alternatives available.
Air
Bar Harbor is serviced by two airports:
- Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) – 20 minutes away
- Bangor Airport (BGR) – 1hr 15 minutes away
Car
Bar Harbor is approximately 5 hours by car from the greater Boston area. Rental cars are available from Hertz at either nearby airport. Additionally, there is a free Island Explorer bus system which can be used around the island and the national park.
Rideshare options like Uber or Lyft are not commonly available.
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