Things to do in Sault Sainte Marie
Agawa Canyon Train Tour
The Algoma Central Railway Inc. will take you on a "one day rail excursion into the heart of the Canadian Wilderness". You can relax in their comfortable coaches or you can have a meal in their full-service dining cars as you are taken on a breathtaking 114-mile journey through rugged landscapes, majestic views, and pristine wilderness.
Chi Mukwa
Native American for Big Bear, this recreation area is owned and operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. This 150,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art recreational facility is one of Northern Michigan's largest sports and fitness facilities. Public skating, skating lessons, drop-in hockey, basketball, hockey and volleyball leagues, nature trail for hiking & cross-country skiing, in-line skating. Call 800-588-7465 for more information.
Two Ice Circle Drive, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is the only one of its kind dedicated to the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes. It is fittingly located at Whitefish Point, Michigan, site of the oldest active lighthouse on Lake Superior. Throughout the museum gallery visitors see dramatic shipwreck legends come to life. Artifacts and exhibits tell stories of sailors and ships that braved the waters of Superior and those who were lost to her menacing waves. The bell of the famous Edmund Fitzgerald is displayed in the museum as a memorial to her lost crew. Open daily May 10 - October 31 10am - 6pm.
11 Ashmun Street, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Haunted Depot
A haunted house tour with 14 fun filled scary rooms. Takes 20 minutes to tour. Call 906-635-5912 for more information.
317 West Portage Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Johnston and Schoolcraft Houses
These homes were built in the early 1800's. John Johnston was a fur trader who married the daughter of a prominent LaPointe chief. They settled here in 1793. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft was the first Indian Agent assigned to Sault Ste. Marie. He married Johnston's daughter Jane in 1823 and built their home in 1827. The Johnston house displays items for the Chippewa County Historical Society's collection.
Kewadin Casino, Hotel and Convention Center
Offers Vegas style gaming, blackjack, roulette, poker, and craps table, bingo, keno, over 2,500 slots! Call 800-539-2346 for more information.
2186 Shunk Road, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Lightkeepers Quarters
Take a trip back in time on a guided tour of the fully restored 1861 Lightkeepers Quarters. You'll hear first-hand accounts of keepers and their families who manned this side-by-side duplex building while tending the light. The Lightkeepers Quarters features period furnishings, descriptive panels, and artifacts from the days of the U.S. Lighthouse Service and the U.S. Life Saving Service.
111 Ashmun Street, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Museum Ship Valley Camp
Visit the world's largest Great Lakes maritime museum! See a 1917 steam-powered historic freighter and explore the coal-fired steamer from the engine room to the pilothouse. Maritime history comes to life through aquariums, lifeboats from the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, exciting exhibits, photography, paintings, video presentations, shipwreck artifacts and models. There is an easy access ramping system. Call 888-744-7867 for more information.
Pullar Center
The Pullar Community Building and Stadium offers the following amenities: public skating, youth & adult figure skating and ice hockey, pro shop and concessions. Pullar has been used for teen dances, graduation ceremonies, big bands, as a roller-rink and is still being used for visiting circuses. Call 906-635-6853 for more information.
435 E. Portage Street, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
River of History Museum
The museum features 8,000 years of history and culture with a sound system that tells stories about the past. Stories include information about glacial history, Ojibwa culture, French fur trader's cabins, British influence, 19th century expansion, and the Soo Locks. There are new exhibits every year. Call 906-632-1999 for more information.
209 East Portage, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Soo Locks
The Sault Locks are one of the most popular tourist attractions the Sault has to offer. The beautiful parks surrounding the locks and the tall, majestic ships that pass through them make the locks a popular place for residents and tourists alike.
Soo Locks Boat Tours
Why not take one of the Lake Superior Cruises of the American and Canadian Locks? The perfect group boat tour in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Call 800-432-6301 for more information.
Dock #1 at 1157 E. Portage Avenue and Dock #2 at 515 E. Portage Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Tahquamenon Falls
Whether standing on top of the Tower of History or at the base of the Falls, watching the ships from an observation tower at the locks or watching the Northern Lights on a clear night it becomes obvious that the Sault is one of the most scenic places in the country.
Tower Of History
An express elevator whisks you to the top of the 21-story structure to a spectacular view of the historic St. Mary's River, rapids, Sault Locks, and the International Bridge. See the twin cities and natural beauty for 20 miles. Telescopes are available, and this is a great place for camera and binocular buffs. The lower level of the tower features a mini-museum of Native American culture and a video of the early history of the area. Open mid-May to mid-October 10am - 6pm. Call 888-744-7867 for more information.
326 East Portage Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
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