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Area Attractions

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The International Bridge - Spanning the St. Mary’s River connecting the United States with Canada.

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.


Soo Locks Boat Tours & Dinner Cruises
P.O. Box 739
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 1-800-432-6301 or 906-632-6301
 

E-mail: sales@soolocks.com
Website: www.soolocks.com



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 through the locks.

River of History Musem, located in the former Federal Building right on the waterfront, 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.
 


River of History Musem
209 E. Portage Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 906-632-1999

Website: history.eup.K12.mi.us/local/river/


The Valley Camp Museum is housed in a huge retired "laker" - an actual ore-carring ship. The museum contains many artifacts of maritime history on the Great Lakes, including mementos of the famed Edmund Fitzgerald wreck.
 


Museum Ship Valley Camp
501 E. Water Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 1-888-744-7867 or 906-632-3658

E-mail: admin@thevalleycamp.com
Website: www.thevalleycamp.com


The Ship’s Store
501 E. Water Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 1-888-744-7867 or 906-632-3658

E-mail: admin@theshipsstore.com
Website: www.theshipsstore.com


St. Mary’s Cathedral

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.
 


The Tower of History
326 E. Portage Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 1-888-744-7867 or 906-632-3658

E-mail: admin@thevalleycamp.com
Website: www.towerofhistory.com


The Edison-Soo Hydroelectric Power House is the world's longest canal-powered electric plant, and dominates the shoreline east of the downtown area.

Alford Park overlooks the waterway, where you can relax for a picnic lunch to watch the big ships go by.

Sherman Park, located a short drive west of town, includes recrational facilities for swimming and boating, camping and picnics, and a great view of Lake Superior.

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.

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!

The beautiful campus of Lake Superior State University is located on the site of the former (more recent) Fort Brady.

 

Lake Superior State University
650 W. Easterday Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 1-888-800-LSSU

Website: www.lssu.edu


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.

Located adjacent to Soo High School, the Tubing Hill is a popular recreational location in season.

The Kewadin Casino offers not only casino gambling, but the fully-appointed resort includes restaurants, souvenir shops, convention facilities, and live concerts. For more information, visit our Casino page!
 


Kewadin Casinos
2186 Shunk Road
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 1-800-KEWADIN

Website: www.kewadin.com


Ride the Sugar Island Ferry across to this charming island in the St. Mary’s for a fine sightseeing experience.

 



 

 

Director

Lee Brown

Downtown Development Authority ·105 Arlington St. · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · 906-635-6973