No trip to Michigan would be complete without a visit to the northernmost region where the St. Mary's River divides the United States from Canada. The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge spans the two countries, and connects two cities with the same name, one in America and one in Canada. This is an area of unbelievable natural beauty on both the Lake Superior side and Lake Huron side of Michigan's upper peninsula.
No trip here would be complete without a visit to the Soo Locks. They are one of the largest and busiest engineering achievements in the northern hemisphere. From May through October you have an opportunity to book a cruise in order to experience firsthand the massive amount of ships that pass through the locks each day. Lighthouse cruises, dining cruises, and fireworks cruises are available.
Another way to appreciate the beauty of this part of Michigan is by taking a scenic tour of Tahquamenon Falls. You should check out both the lower and upper falls. They are very different from one another, but each is breathtaking. These are the biggest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. You can hike the trails and might even want to stop for lunch at the brewery.
Not everywhere in the country can offer shipwreck attractions for its thousands of annual visitors. The Manhattan sank in Lake Superior at the beginning of the twentieth century, and there are still remnants at the lake bottom for interested scuba divers to see. You can also book a glass bottom boat tour that will take you to the site of another shipwreck. Amazingly the wreckage is located only a few feet below sea level.
Train tours are always fun and a great way to see a lot of this region in a short amount of time. The Agawa Canyon has train tours when weather permits. There are even stops along the way for people to get out and spend an hour or two hiking through the wilderness park.
For the gamblers, Kewadin Casino is conveniently located just minutes from Soo Locks. After spending the day enjoying the natural beauty of the region, it might be time for some fine dining and entertainment along with a pass by the gaming tables. DreamMakers Theater offers top class musicians who routinely play here. If you want something a little more intimate, there is a lounge that offers karaoke and comedy nights.
If you are very lucky, you may get to experience the northern lights while you are visiting. No one can predict when they will be visible, but the spring and fall months are when they most often occur. Whether or not they appear depends on activity on the sun. You can try and do some research to find out if the conditions are favorable for the time you will be visiting the area.
Vacationing in northern Michigan is a special experience. It will make you appreciate just what an amazing world we live in.
No trip here would be complete without a visit to the Soo Locks. They are one of the largest and busiest engineering achievements in the northern hemisphere. From May through October you have an opportunity to book a cruise in order to experience firsthand the massive amount of ships that pass through the locks each day. Lighthouse cruises, dining cruises, and fireworks cruises are available.
Another way to appreciate the beauty of this part of Michigan is by taking a scenic tour of Tahquamenon Falls. You should check out both the lower and upper falls. They are very different from one another, but each is breathtaking. These are the biggest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. You can hike the trails and might even want to stop for lunch at the brewery.
Not everywhere in the country can offer shipwreck attractions for its thousands of annual visitors. The Manhattan sank in Lake Superior at the beginning of the twentieth century, and there are still remnants at the lake bottom for interested scuba divers to see. You can also book a glass bottom boat tour that will take you to the site of another shipwreck. Amazingly the wreckage is located only a few feet below sea level.
Train tours are always fun and a great way to see a lot of this region in a short amount of time. The Agawa Canyon has train tours when weather permits. There are even stops along the way for people to get out and spend an hour or two hiking through the wilderness park.
For the gamblers, Kewadin Casino is conveniently located just minutes from Soo Locks. After spending the day enjoying the natural beauty of the region, it might be time for some fine dining and entertainment along with a pass by the gaming tables. DreamMakers Theater offers top class musicians who routinely play here. If you want something a little more intimate, there is a lounge that offers karaoke and comedy nights.
If you are very lucky, you may get to experience the northern lights while you are visiting. No one can predict when they will be visible, but the spring and fall months are when they most often occur. Whether or not they appear depends on activity on the sun. You can try and do some research to find out if the conditions are favorable for the time you will be visiting the area.
Vacationing in northern Michigan is a special experience. It will make you appreciate just what an amazing world we live in.
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