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.

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.

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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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 ...

Lose yourself in downtown Sault Ste. Marie’s “BARmuda Triangle,” where 13 bars are located within three city blocks. You won’t disappear, but your worries will, when you immerse yourself in this entertainment district that also features several restaurants, performance venues, shops, …

Sault Ste. Marie, MI, boasts a vibrant dining scene that caters to a variety of tastes. Enjoy casual eateries offering hearty burgers and pizza, alongside local favorites featuring fresh fish from the Great Lakes.

After six long years, the Sault International Festival of Races will be returning to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan! For the first time since 2019, the race, which takes runners along the International Bridge, is ready and set to go.

Did you know one of the most historic streets in all of Michigan lies within Sault Ste. Marie? Water Street, located near the Soo Locks, was once the cultural hub of Sault Ste. Marie when the French arrived in 1668.