A trip to Sault Ste. Marie is a double-treat for visitors because it offers two destinations for the price of one. The twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan and Ontario face each other across the St. Mary's River, which serves as the international US-Canada border in this region. Together, the two cities offer visitors the pleasure of a holiday in two countries, along with recreational opportunities in two of the Great Lakes linked by canals and the river.
Better known in Michigan as the Soo, there is hardly any other place in the Upper Peninsula that is more beautiful or popular among visitors. Tahquamenon Falls is one of the main attractions, along with the Soo Locks, river fishing and other assorted activities by the waterfront. Given that this is Michigan's birthplace and the state's oldest city, tourists have loads of historic sites to see.
The most interesting part of a sightseeing expedition will be the beautiful structures that can be seen on a lighthouse tour. The highlights of this visit are likely to be a Soo Locks boat tour and the Agawa Canyon train tour. Across the international bridge on the Canadian side, the attractions are just as inviting and fun. There are a lot of historic attractions, museums, art galleries and heritage sites.
Lake Superior's waters feed St. Mary's River, which snakes through the region for about 75 miles until it pours into Lake Huron. Unlike other navigable Great Lakes waterways, this river is not choked up with freighters because the locks on the U. S. Side get all the traffic. This leaves visitors free to enjoy the pristine river and its recreational offerings.
The main entertainment in these parts consists of the Soo Greyhounds and a casino. The Soo Theatre is a veritable institution that has been hosting movies, musicals and plays for many decades. The Pullar Stadium Ice Arena in Michigan is a popular venue for sporting events, while outdoor winter sports such as skiing can be enjoyed in Ontario's Haiwatha Highlands.
That leaves lodging, shopping and dining as the main decisions left for visitors to make. This is obviously a subjective issue that each traveler or family has to make for themselves. U. S. Visitors driving here on the I-75 or landing at the international airport in Kinross may prefer to find accommodations in the city in Michigan.
The Canadian side has its own airport which would be a lot more convenient for visitors flying in from other parts of Canada. In fact, the Sault Ste. Marie Airport in Ontario is the most convenient choice for travelers from all over the Americas and the rest of the world to enter and leave this region. Again, this decision has to be made based on travel plans and activities.
As far as shopping and dining are concerned, it might be a lot more fun to get a taste of restaurants and shops on both sides. The Canadians have a whole bunch of pizzerias and Italian restaurants, while the Americans have some fairly decent seafood and steak restaurants, along with plenty of sports bars. Sault Ste. Marie shopping is an eclectic experience with the quaint boutiques on the Michigan side providing a contrast to the malls and farmer's market across the river in Ontario.
Better known in Michigan as the Soo, there is hardly any other place in the Upper Peninsula that is more beautiful or popular among visitors. Tahquamenon Falls is one of the main attractions, along with the Soo Locks, river fishing and other assorted activities by the waterfront. Given that this is Michigan's birthplace and the state's oldest city, tourists have loads of historic sites to see.
The most interesting part of a sightseeing expedition will be the beautiful structures that can be seen on a lighthouse tour. The highlights of this visit are likely to be a Soo Locks boat tour and the Agawa Canyon train tour. Across the international bridge on the Canadian side, the attractions are just as inviting and fun. There are a lot of historic attractions, museums, art galleries and heritage sites.
Lake Superior's waters feed St. Mary's River, which snakes through the region for about 75 miles until it pours into Lake Huron. Unlike other navigable Great Lakes waterways, this river is not choked up with freighters because the locks on the U. S. Side get all the traffic. This leaves visitors free to enjoy the pristine river and its recreational offerings.
The main entertainment in these parts consists of the Soo Greyhounds and a casino. The Soo Theatre is a veritable institution that has been hosting movies, musicals and plays for many decades. The Pullar Stadium Ice Arena in Michigan is a popular venue for sporting events, while outdoor winter sports such as skiing can be enjoyed in Ontario's Haiwatha Highlands.
That leaves lodging, shopping and dining as the main decisions left for visitors to make. This is obviously a subjective issue that each traveler or family has to make for themselves. U. S. Visitors driving here on the I-75 or landing at the international airport in Kinross may prefer to find accommodations in the city in Michigan.
The Canadian side has its own airport which would be a lot more convenient for visitors flying in from other parts of Canada. In fact, the Sault Ste. Marie Airport in Ontario is the most convenient choice for travelers from all over the Americas and the rest of the world to enter and leave this region. Again, this decision has to be made based on travel plans and activities.
As far as shopping and dining are concerned, it might be a lot more fun to get a taste of restaurants and shops on both sides. The Canadians have a whole bunch of pizzerias and Italian restaurants, while the Americans have some fairly decent seafood and steak restaurants, along with plenty of sports bars. Sault Ste. Marie shopping is an eclectic experience with the quaint boutiques on the Michigan side providing a contrast to the malls and farmer's market across the river in Ontario.
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