Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Top Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie
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Sault Ste. Marie /ˌsuː seɪnt məˈriː/ is a city in, and the county seat of, Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the northeastern end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, on the Canada–US border, and separated from its twin city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, by the St. Marys River. The city is relatively isolated from other communities in Michigan and is 346 miles from Detroit. The population was 14,144 at the 2010 census, making it the second-most populous city in the Upper Peninsula. By contrast, the Canadian Sault Ste. Marie is much larger, with more than 75,000 residents, based on more extensive industry developed in the 20th century and an economy with closer connections to other communities.
Restaurants in Sault Ste. Marie
1. Soo Theatre Project, Inc.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The mission of the Soo Theatre Project, Inc. is to enrich the quality of life in our area by bringing talented entertainers, local artists, and quality events to the historic Soo Theatre stage.
2. Riverstone Gallery
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
We are closing our storefront! Please feel free to contact us for custom orders, and we are on Etsy, Ebay, Amazon, and our images are available on Fine Art America, and Society6. Thank you for so much help and your friendship thru this change.Michigan. Artists in residence..Gregory and Donna Steele and daughter Allyson Schwartz...
3. George Kemp Marina
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By anyomouse2
If you like to tour the Great Lakes you'll like taking a tour of the Valley Camp. It's an authentic iron ore boat you can visit from stem to stern. It's very easy to locate and it's right on the Soo Locks and the Soo Locks tour is right down the road. They have a nice gift shop that is located right next to the waterway. You can spend all day here, and have a picnic too.
4. Bird's Eye Outfitters
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Bird's Eye Outfitters offers you a place you want to come to and come back to. We have Coffee, Beer and Gear...what more do you want? Bird's Eye Adventures is also housed here with rentals and trips all year around for all seasonal activities with guides that are knowledgeable about our beautiful area. Come enjoy what we have to offer. Get in here to get out there! Probably the coolest place to be
5. Border Country Berries
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is a U-pick blueberry farm just outside Sault Sainte Marie,Michigan, usually harvesting in the month of August. We also offer pre-picked blueberries if pre-ordered. For hours of operation and current prices, call the phone number listed or check us out on facebook or our website.
6. Soo Locks
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4.5 based on 1,634 reviews
Reviewed By AuntieM64
There is a viewing platform that is 3 levels tall right next to the Soo Locks so that people can see the freighters upbound - going west on the Great Lakes or downbound - going East on the Great Lakes. There is a phone number that you can also call to find out the schedule of the next ships to arrive. The town of Sault Ste. Marie is not a very big place and the viewing platform is right on the main street of the town with motels and restaurants right near it. I was watching ships arrive and depart for about 3 hours and saw many different classes of boats and ships. It is a unique experience if you have never seen something like this before, and wonderful for children and is absolutely free - but you and your purses and backpacks will be searched before being allowed into the enclosed area.
7. Soo Locks Boat Tours
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4.5 based on 613 reviews
We are a top 5 Michigan Attraction that has been offering exciting tours through the famous Soo Locks since 1934. Over the years we have grown to a fleet of five tour vessels and two dock facilities in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Located only 50 miles north of Mackinac Bridge, we are a must-see destination in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. We offer a wide variety of maritime sightseeing adventures, including our popular Soo Locks sightseeing tours, Dinner Cruises, and adventurous Lighthouse Cruises. Our season runs from mid May through mid October. Please visit our website for dates and times of departure.
8. Sault Municipal Golf Course
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
18-hole Par-71 Course
9. Museum Ship Valley Camp
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4.5 based on 393 reviews
We are open Mid-May to Mid October! For more information click on the website link on Tripadvisor. Retired Great Lakes Freighter with over 100 exhibits on Shipping and Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. Access into the Engine Room, walk the Upper Deck to see crew quarters and pilot house. 3 levels to tour with ramp system for easy access. Last tickets and entry an hour before closing.
Reviewed By midlandmike2015 - Midland, United States
We really enjoyed the self guided tour and history of the ship and waters she plied. The articats displayed were very impressive.
10. Rotary Island Park
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By warnermrs - Mason, United States
Can easily wade in the river while watching boats go by. Perfectly placed benches for you to sit by the river. Ample picnic tables for those who grab a meal from Clyde’s next door. The play area has hand sanitizer.
