PopTech 2009: America Reimagined
Logistics
Part of the magic of the PopTech experience is staying in the beautiful coastal town of Camden, Maine, at one of the most beautiful times of the year.
Where We Meet
PopTech convenes in the beautiful and historic Camden Opera House in downtown Camden.
Camden and the surrounding communities are blessed with wonderful inns and bed-and-breakfasts. Here is an up-to-date list.
Please note, if you choose not to stay in lodging within a short walking distance of the Opera House, you should consider renting a car or car-pooling with other guests.
This map is included in registration materials and lists locations of note during the conference.
What to Bring/Wear
Camden is blessed with Maine’s frequently lovely – and temperamental – weather. Most of the time, temperatures in Camden are typical for New England fall weather: it is frequently in the low 60s in the daytime, and can drop to the 40s at night. A sweater and a fall coat will serve most attendees fine. Southern Californians should add an extra layer.
Getting to Camden by Air
If you are flying on a commercial airline, we recommend arriving at Portland’s International Jetport, a 90-minute drive from Camden. Your other choices are Boston’s Logan Airport (4-hour drive), Bangor’s International Airport (90-minute drive) and Rockland – Knox County Airport (30-minute drive).
Flying into Portland:
Portland International Jetport (PWM 207-774-7301) is served by Delta, United, Continental, American, US Airways/Express, Northwest and JetBlue. Driving time from Portland to Camden is around 90 minutes. Note: If you fly into Portland, head North on 295, and continue to follow the directions below (“Getting to Camden by Car”). Car rental agencies at the Jetport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Sears, and Enterprise.
→ Google Maps from Portland Jetport (PWM)
Flying into Bangor:
The Bangor International Airport (BGR 207-947-0384) is served by American Eagle, Pan Am, US Air Express, and ConAir. Driving time from Bangor to Camden is an hour and a quarter. (Note: If you fly into Bangor, follow Route 1 South to Camden.) Car rental companies at the Bangor Airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, and Sears.
→ Google Maps from Bangor International.
Flying into Rockland:
The Rockland – Knox County Airport (RKD 207-594-4131) is served by Colgan Air, a commuter airline with service to and from Boston. Colgan is US Airways Express from Boston to Rockland. There are four flights a day, but only 19 seats per flight, so early booking is advisable. Private planes are serviced at Rockland’s Knox County Airport.
Private plane arrivals can be scheduled through one of the following FBOs:
Down East Air: 207-594-2171
Telford Aviation: 207-596-5557
Colgan Air: 800-428-4322 or 207-596-7604
Driving time from Rockland is less than 30 minutes.
Car Rental: Avis Rent a Car, 800-831-2847
Budget Car Rental: 207-594-0822
Taxi Service: Schooner Bay Taxi, 207-594-5000
→ Google Maps from Rockland – Knox County Regional (RKD)
Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) is served by all major carriers.
Driving time from Boston to Camden is about 3.5 hours
Car Rentals: All major agencies are at the airport.
→ Google Maps from Boston-Logan (BOS)
Getting to Camden by Car
From Points South, take Interstate 95 North to Portland. Exit 44 to I-295 North. Continue north on I-295 to Exit 28 Coastal Route/US 1. Exit onto US 1 North and follow for approx. 2 miles through Brunswick. Following signs, bear Left to continue on Route 1 toward Bath. Continue on Route 1 through Bath, Woolwich, Wiscasset, Newcastle, Nobleboro and into Waldoboro. Approximately six miles north of Waldoboro, in Warren, turn Left onto Route 90 at the blinking yellow light. Continue on Route 90 until it intersects with Route 1 again in Rockport. Turn Left on Route 1 North to downtown Camden.
Private car service:
Mermaid Transportation (to South Portland): $45 one-way, $90 round trip, runs every two hours, 4:30 am–4:30 pm. 207-772-2509, or on the Web, www.gomermaid.com
Car rental is recommended in most cases. Public transportation is extremely limited in Camden. Many lodging accommodations are not within walking distance.
Activities for Traveling Companions
The Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce (207-236-4315) will gladly answer questions about the variety of activities in the area, and can arrange individual or group tours while your partner is enjoying the conference.