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Welcome Message
from the
DDA Director
Lee Brown
Welcome to the City of Sault
Ste. Marie’s Downtown Development Authority’s Website. This website was
recently established to help visitors discover the assets that Downtown Sault
Ste. Marie (often referred to as just “Sault”) has to offer. Sault Ste. Marie
is the oldest city in Michigan, and the third oldest city West of Allegheny
Mountains. The city was established in 1668. But, the area was inhabited for
many years prior by the Ojibway Indians, and the French Voyagers who were the
first Europeans to set foot on the banks of the St. Mary’s River. The Sault is
full of a rich cultural and historic past and visitors and historical
researchers could spend many years researching all of the Sault’s past history.
The Downtown is a thriving
community full of independent business owners who provide excellent shopping and
dining experiences, and pride themselves on customer service. A destination for
entrepreneurs and tourists, downtown Sault is the commercial hub for the Eastern
Upper Peninsula. The downtown has experienced significant growth over the last
decade, and it now offers more than 130 retail businesses to satisfy all your
shopping needs.
This website is designed to
offer immediate information to all of its visitors. The downtown event’s
calendar will keep visitors updated as to what is happening in historic downtown
Sault. The site also lists all the businesses in the downtown, and it
provides needed contact information to help you stay in touch with your favorite
store. This site will also assist with the economic development by
displaying all the available rental and purchase properties in the downtown.
And, it will host pictures of the downtown from our historical past to present
day.
On behalf of the Downtown
Development Authority and Downtown Business Owners, thank you for visiting our
site and best wishes with your future travels.
Your friend,
Lee Brown
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Sault Ste. Marie
Downtown
Development Authority
Attractions
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The International Bridge - Spanning the
St. Mary’s River connecting the United States with Canada. |
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The Soo Locks - The world’s largest
system of locks, and including the largest lock in the western
hemisphere, has been a major feature of Sault Ste. Marie since the
first major lock was built in the mid-19th century.
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Brady Park, established on the site of
the original Ft. Brady, includes a tourist information center, a
Japanese Torri arch, the famous "musical fountain," and a
comfortable atmosphere from which the big ships can be seen going
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River of
History Museum, located in 500 block Ashmun, contains exhibits which will guide you through the
fascinating history of the area from the most ancient times to the
present. Includes the “Ship’s Store” souvenir shop.
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River of History Museum
209 E. Portage Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 906-632-1999
Website:
River of History Museum |
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The Valley
Camp Museum is housed in a huge retired "laker" - an actual ore-carrying
ship. The museum contains many artifacts of maritime history on the
Great Lakes, including mementos of the famed Edmund Fitzgerald
wreck.
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St. Mary’s Cathedral |
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The Tower of
History was begun as a Catholic Church memorial to the early
missionaries to the area. This 200-foot-tall tower is a terrific
place to view the St. Mary’s River and the countryside for many
miles around. Also includes museum displays.
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The Edison-Soo Hydroelectric Power House
is the world's longest canal-powered electric plant, and dominates
the shoreline east of the downtown area. |
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Alford Park overlooks the waterway, where
you can relax for a picnic lunch to watch the big ships go by. |
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Sherman Park, located a short drive west
of town, includes recreational facilities for swimming and boating,
camping and picnics, and a great view of Lake Superior. |
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The U.S. Tourist Information Center at
the south end of the International Bridge offers information and
rack after rack of brochures and fliers from area attractions and
events. Located at the west ramp at exit 394, just at the south end
of the International Bridge. |
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The I-500 Snowmobile Race Track is surrounded by huge crowds
each February for the world’s biggest snowmobile racing event. Make
your reservations early! |
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The beautiful campus of
Lake Superior
State University is located on the site of the former (more
recent) Fort Brady.
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Lake Superior State University
650 W. Easterday Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 1-888-800-LSSU
Website:
www.lssu.edu |
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Soo Locks Tour Train. This popular ride
around the Soo area and Locks Park is a great historical tour, photo
opportunity, and introduction to the many other attractions in
downtown Sault Ste. Marie. |
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Located adjacent to Soo High School, the
Tubing Hill is a popular recreational location in season. |
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The
Kewadin Casino
offers not only casino gambling, but the fully-appointed resort
includes restaurants, souvenir shops, convention facilities, and
live concerts.
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Kewadin Casinos
2186 Shunk Road
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 1-800-KEWADIN
Website:
www.kewadin.com |
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Ride the Sugar Island Ferry across to
this charming island in the St. Mary’s for a fine sightseeing
experience. |
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Upcoming Events
3rd Annual Pub500 February 4, 2010
Yooper Winter
Madness February 27,
2010
For more details click here
Our Office
Phone: 906-635-6973
Fax: 906-635-6974
Email: saultdda@sault.com
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