Sightseeing Parks Near Sault Ste. Marie

Discover 4 parks for sightseeing within driving distance of Sault Ste. Marie

Mackinac Island and Fort Mackinac Historic Park

Mackinac Island, Michigan
43 miles away

"Sault Ste. Marie is a major Upper Peninsula city within reach of the Straits. Visitors often come for a historic Great Lakes experience and a scenic island day trip."

A car-free island destination featuring historic Fort Mackinac, scenic shoreline views, and a classic Great Lakes resort atmosphere.

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Father Marquette National Memorial

St. Ignace, Michigan
45.6 miles away

"Visitors from Sault Ste. Marie may stop here while traveling the northern Lake Huron corridor. The memorial provides a meaningful historical pause between major Upper Peninsula destinations."

A scenic historic memorial overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, dedicated to explorer and missionary Father Jacques Marquette.

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Straits State Park

St. Ignace, Michigan
48 miles away

"Sault Ste. Marie is one of the largest nearby population centers in the Upper Peninsula. Residents and tourists alike visit for camping, bridge views, and access to the Mackinac area."

A bluff-top park with sweeping views of the Mackinac Bridge and Straits of Mackinac.

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Palms Book State Park

Manistique, Michigan
60 miles away

"Visitors from Sault Ste. Marie often plan a longer day trip to experience one of Michigan's signature springs. The park is a distinctive nature stop beyond the city’s historic attractions."

Home to Kitch-iti-kipi, Michigan's largest natural freshwater spring.

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