Sault Ste. Marie is a place where you can drink in the atmosphere, look up at the stars, and walk in the footsteps of those who came before you. It is a diverse waterfront community with a wealth of things to see and do, including year-round recreational activities, historical sites, the world-famous Soo Locks , Tahquamenon Falls , spectacular ...

Sault Ste. Marie offers a variety of year-round fun. Depending on the time of year, you can snowshoe, sled, lay at the beach, kayak, hike, bird watch, enjoy the views of the St. Marys River, watch freighters pass through the locks and much more.

Most ships utilize the Poe Lock, which was rebuilt in 1968 to accommodate larger and more modern ships. The MacArthur Lock, which is closest to Sault Ste. Marie, is also still in operation and was named after General Douglas MacArthur.

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Sault Ste. Marie is an all-seasons destination. Between the Soo Locks, a historic downtown and crowd favorite dining options, the Soo has it all. Check out the Soo Locks, take a tour of a retired freighter, or get a bird’s eye view from the Tower of History!

In 1668, the legendary Jesuit missionary and explorer Fr. Jacques Marquette renamed this burgeoning European settlement Sault Ste. Marie, in honor of the Virgin Mary—the first “city” in the Great Lakes region.

At the heart of the oldest city in the Midwest, Downtown Sault Ste. Marie is rich with history and local culture. Whether you are visiting to take a step back in time at one of our historical sights; take in the scenery surrounding the mighty St. Marys River; or to sit back and enjoy some great food and beverages, our downtown has something for ...

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Sault Ste. Marie Welcome Center. Stop in and you will be greeted with knowledgeable staff on all of Michigan’s vast travel offerings. Plus, they’re backed up with abundant brochures, maps, and guidebooks that you’re welcome to take with you–all free of charge.

The fields, forest, and water around Sault Ste. Marie attracts a wide variety of winter species that can’t be found any further south. This makes Sault Ste. Marie is not only the premier winter birding destination in all of Michigan but the best American …