Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Top Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie
What to do and see in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (MI): The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Lake Superior State University
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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.
5. Water Street Historic Block
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
6. Holy Name of Mary Church
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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. Sault Ste Marie International Bridge
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By SusieS588
The international Bridge was so cool to drive over! the views over the bridge were great and into Canada.
8. Saint Marys Falls Hydropower Plant
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By michiganbeachflower - Livonia, United States
Seeing it from the water was spectacular. So large, and design was wonderful. The columns are lighthouses. A must see.
9. Tower of History
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4.0 based on 196 reviews
The Tower of History has Native American artifacts and 15 min video on the early history of Sault Ste. Marie, MI in the lower level. Express elevator up to a series of observation decks, one glass enclosed and 2 open aired levels for the 360 degree view of Sault Ste. Marie MI and Ontario plus the St. Mary's River System. Great place to view passing Freighters! Last tickets and entry 30 minutes before closing.
Reviewed By 454christinac - Nashville, United States
Great views from the tower of history. Things are relatively well labeled to show you where things are located and what they are. Some local artifacts in the lobby.
10. Historic US Weather Bureau Building
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
