Lodging is not included with registration.
Participants are responsible for their own lodging for the duration of the event. Shared lodging accommodations are currently not available at JAX’s Highseas Conference Center. Please refer to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website for a guide on hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and short-term rentals in the Bar Harbor area.
Special rate rooms are available at:
Quality Inn Bar Harbor
40 Kebo Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Rooms available with 2 queen beds for $178/night
Check In: Sunday, Sep 19, 2021 (3:00 pm) & Check Out: Thursday Sep 23, 2021 (11:00 am)
To reserve follow this unique link and enter the dates above: BOOK HERE - LINK
Some meals may be provided by JAX’s campus dining services throughout the event. Please refer to the event schedule for more information.
Participants must adhere to Maine State travel, health and safety guidelines at the time of the event and use good judgement when arranging lodging. We recommend participants be familiar with their hotel’s cancelation policies prior to booking. The Jackson Laboratory is not responsible for lodging expenses or losses incurred due to the cancelation or rescheduling of an event.
Air
Bar Harbor is serviced by two airports:
Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) – 20 minutes away
Bangor International Airport (BGR) – 1hr 15 minutes away
Public transportation is not available from local airports. Please visit the Bar Harbor and Bangor airport services webpages for information on shuttles to and from Mount Desert Island. Rideshare options like Uber or Lyft are not commonly available.
Ground
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.
Additional Area Information:
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Acadia National Park