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Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Sault Ste. Marie is a beautiful, historic city, which boasts with appealing attractions that range from interesting museums to outdoor recreational areas and meaningful historic sites.
The city's most popular attractions include:
- River of History Museum, located downtown Sault Ste. Marie, home to a vast collection of historic items, which takes visitors on a journey through history, from the the river's glacial origin, to the Native American settlement, French fur trade, British expansion, and the present day.
- Aune-Osborn Campgrounds, featuring 24 waterfront sites that offer spectacular views, spreading along 20 acres of waterfront property on the lower St. Mary's River. For camping on the waterfront sites of the Aune-Osborn Campgrounds, outdoor enthusiasts will have to pay $27 per night.
- Historic Locks Park Walkway, an ongoing community effort, started in 1982, to link the numerous historic features of the Sault Ste. Marie waterfront, the Walkway revealing over 350 years of Sault's heritage. The most noteworthy highlights, along the walkway, include: the Former US Weather Bureau Building, Former Federal Building (Future City Hall), Soo Locks Information Center, 1905 Locks Dedication Obelisk, SS Valley Camp Museum Ship, Native American Burial Ground/Cultural Site and many other important pieces of local history.
The Annual Sault History Fest has become one of the most expected annual events in Sault Ste. Marie, despite the fact that 2010 has marked its only 2nd edition. The city's history and heritage comes alive, during this fun, exciting and entertaining event, which takes place every July, during which, enthusiasts are able to enjoy Fur Trading demonstrations, historic re-enactments such as the Saginaw Voyageurs Encampment, vendors, displays, children's games, crafts, music and much, much more.
The Annual Sault History Fest is a definitely ''must'' for all Sault Ste. Marie visitors, and therefore, if your trip to Sault Ste. Marie is set in July, be sure not to miss it.
Among the top places to shop in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, there are:
>> Austin's Oak and Antiques: 539 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
>> Casual Lifestyles: 545 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
>> CFI's Handcraft Store: 215 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
>> Chippewa Souviners: 343 W. Portage Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
>> Das Gift Haus: 305 W. Portage Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
>> Great Lakes Gifts: 343 W. Portage Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
>> Great Lakes Art Gallery: 409 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
>> Ryan's Jewelry: 400 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
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