On Thursday, people walk along Canada Street in Lake George. Traders anticipate a busy weekend on July 4th.
From left to right, Ashlinn Shainberg of Saratoga Springs poses for a photo Thursday with her mother Kim in the village of Lake George. Ashlinn’s sister McKayla takes the picture. The family visited Lake George to celebrate Ashlinn’s 16th birthday.
Darren Marino, who runs Marino’s Charters, stopped at a dock on Thursday to protect himself from the elements. He expects a good 4th of July weekend.
A row of boats is seen on Lake George on Thursday. Rental companies are expected to be busy on the 4th of July weekend.
LAKE GEORGE – The interest in coming to visit this region for the weekend of July 4th is “over the top,” said Gina Mintzer, president of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce.
As she looked out the window on Thursday, Mintzer saw a flood of campers and people with kayaks and canoes on their rooftops.
With the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions lifted, people are excited to be on the road, she said.
“People are ready to be here. It’s really exciting, ”she said.
The hotels are booked, she said. People are extending vacations to full vacations, she said. Checking Expedia, there are no vacancies until July 15, she said.
It’s not just Lake George that draws the crowds – people are interested in visiting places all over the county.
In addition to traditional fireworks displays, Mintzer said historical tourism is important in places like Fort William Henry.
Laura Lau from Brooklyn said she and her friend came to the area to camp on Turtle Island and visit Fort William Henry.
“We visited all the forts,” she said.
Mintzer said she sees more people from western New York, southern New York, the Boston area, New England and even Florida.
