Smith Mountain Lake businesses hope to stay busy as summer comes to an end
Smith Mountain Lake saw a lot of traffic on Labor Day. The weather was perfect for boating, playing a game of mini golf, or even enjoying a meal outside. The holiday brought in a good deal of foot traffic for businesses on the lakefront, which gave it a very different look than last year.
Summerโs unofficial start looks different than normal at Smith Mountain Lake
While thatโs good news for some businesses at Smith Mountain Lake this Memorial Day, itโs far from business as usual. For many, spending Memorial Day at Smith Mountain Lake is a summertime tradition, but this year, it's an experience that's anything but traditional. โItโs just nice to get out of the house and see other people out of the house,โ said Brittany Massey, whoโs visiting the lake. It feels really great,โ said Sheila Mohab, whoโs also visiting the lake. On top of the bathing suits and boats, hitting the lake comes with a few more essentials this year.
Smith Mountain Lake wraps up one of most successful summers yet
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and the busy season at Smith Mountain Lake. "This summer's been incredible for us," Bridgewater Marina general manager Quincey Price said. Boats at Bridgewater Marina have been booked solid since Memorial Day. "We've got about 100 days to just absolutely go crazy and make as much money as we can," Price said. Price said the money made between Memorial Day and Labor Day keeps the marina and other local businesses afloat during the off season.