Sault Ste. Marie
Where Michigan Was Born -
www.saultstemarie.com
Sault Ste. Marie means, "the Rapids of Saint Mary", in French. The Saint Mary's River, connects Lake Superior to Lake Huron, and it is along the banks, and on the river, that visitors find much of what makes a getaway here so special. No matter what brings people to the “Soo”, the sight of 1,000 foot long Great Lakes freighters, called “lakers”, making their way through the locks, will be lasting memory. The Soo Locks are a major attraction, and the river is just a block from Portage Avenue, but there is a lot more to see and do.
Another feature of downtown Sault Ste. Marie, is the
distinctive architecture, of several historic structures.
The Chippewa County Historical Society History Center is
housed in an 1899 building, that originally housed the Sault
Ste. Marie News. Next to that, corner of Ashmun Street and
Portage Avenue, is Island Books & Crafts. This is another
historic building, that was the Sault Savings Bank, and that
housed the Traverse Bay Woolen Company. Then there is
Cloverland Electric Cooperative’s, historic hydroelectric
plant. The building is impossible to miss, it's nearly a
quarter mile long, and has been in operation for over 100
years. It is the longest, horizontal shaft, hydroelectric
plant in the world, and has been in operation since 1902.
The Chippewa County Court House building has to be seen to
be appreciated. We just don't build them like this anymore.
Day 1 – Around Town - Tower of History, S.S. Valley Camp,
River of History Museum and more.
Day 2 - Road Trips - Point Iroquois Lighthouse - Tahquamenon
Falls - Whitefish Bay National Scenic Byway.
Day 3 - Nature Areas - Hiawatha National Forest, Brady Park,
Minneapolis Woods, Voyageur Island Park, and more.
Winter Fun - Snow Tubing, I-500 Snowmobile Races
For lodging information, and details about the attractions in town, contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau 225 E. Portage Ave. (906)-632-3366
