So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Sault Ste. Marie Visitors Guide

By Lela Perkins


Sault Ste. Marie is twice the fun for visitors because there are two cities awaiting discovery for the price of one. There is one Sault Ste. Marie on either side of St. Mary's River that separates Michigan from Ontario. The river is the USA-Canada border in this region. Visitors have the chance to stay in the same place while enjoying a holiday in two countries, with two of the Great Lakes on either side linked by the river and two canals offering endless opportunities for recreation.

The Soo is among the most popular Michigan holiday destinations in the Upper Peninsula. The Soo Locks, waterfalls such as Tahquamenon Falls, freshwater fishing in the river and other waterfront activities take up most of the holiday time. Tourists can also visit plenty of historic sites, since this is Michigan's oldest city and considered to be the state's birthplace.

A tour of some amazing old lighthouses that still stand tall in the area is one of the highlights for tourists. Not to mention the Agawa Canyon train and a boat ride on the Soo Locks. The urban attractions on the Canadian side of the international bridge include more historic attractions, art galleries and museums.

St. Mary's River begins as an outlet from Lake Superior and then flows for almost 75 miles before it empties into Lake Huron. Shipping traffic on the Great Lakes entirely bypasses the river because all the freighters are routed through the canal on the Michigan side. The river is therefore still unspoiled and pristine, which makes it ideal for fishing, boating and other recreational activities.

For entertainment, there is a casino and the Soo Greyhounds. The Soo Theatre is a local institution which has been hosting plays, musicals and movies for decades. The Pullar Stadium is a major sporting event venue used as an ice arena, and the Haiwatha Highlands in Ontario offers an ideal place for skiing and winter sports in the outdoors.

There's still a lot left undecided, including lodging, dining and shopping. No doubt this is best left for each traveler or family to decide for themselves. Someone driving up to the northern end of the I-75 from within the U. S. May prefer to stay in the city on the Michigan side, and so will those who land at the nearby international airport in Kinross.

Similarly, Canadian visitors will find it easier to stay close to the airport in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Most everyone flying in from anywhere in the Americas, Europe or Asia will find this airport convenient as a gateway into the region. In the end, the choice of where to stay must be made based on what kind of activities the traveler has planned for the trip.

Generally speaking, it would be a lot more fun to get a taste of the offerings on both sides of the bridge. There are a whole bunch of pizzerias and Italian restaurants on the Ontario side, while the restaurants on the Michigan side are good for steaks, seafood, plenty of American cuisine and sports bars. Shopping in Sault Ste. Marie must likewise be a bi-national event, featuring the quaint shops in Michigan as well as the malls and farmer's market across the border in Canada.




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