Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Top Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (MI)
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. Riverstone Gallery
Overall Ratings
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...
2. Bird's Eye Outfitters
Overall Ratings
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
3. Soo Locks
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Rotary Island Park
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Lake Superior State University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 55hollys
Wide range of professional program supported by outstanding liberal education. Beautiful campus on the border of upper Michigan and Canada.
6. Holy Name of Mary Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By DonnaM95 - Wolcottville, United States
This was the first Catholic Church. It happened to be open when we visited it. It has a history in the life of this town.
7. SaultRealism
8. Soo Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By LLA1962 - Clinton Township, United States
Cool brewery with great selection of craft beers. Love the atmosphere here. Another unique place in the Soo
9. 1668 Winery & Lockside Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Beer, wine, and food made in Sault Ste. Marie and served in a relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy yourself in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the deck where you can see the boats go by. Get it to go if you prefer - beer in growlers and wine by the bottle.
