Sault Ste. Marie’s abundance of outdoor splendor shines its brightest during fall. Autumn in the Upper Peninsula is unlike anywhere else. From the changing leaves to the roar of Tahquamenon Falls to countless breathtaking vistas, Sault Ste. Marie offers it all.
From scenic driving tours to spectacular views of the waterfront on a Soo Locks Boat Tour, escape the hustle and bustle to enjoy peak relaxation. If attendees are daring, they can even kayak or paddleboard along the St. Marys River to Voyageur Island.
Inside city limits, see the maples transform and adorn the area in an array of colors. The Soo Locks Park is a one-stop shop to experience Mother Nature’s best, and attendees can view larger-than-life freighters that pass through the Soo Locks throughout the season. Enhance the views by visiting the top of the Tower of History—the Upper Peninsula’s tallest structure—to get a bird’s-eye view of historic Sault Ste. Marie. 
Sault Ste. Marie serves as the gateway to the Upper Peninsula. Travel just a short distance west to see Mission Hill Overlook and watch Hiawatha National Forest transform into an unforgettable color show throughout the season from its perfect vantage point. A short drive further is Point Iroquois Light Station—this historic lighthouse hugs the Lake Superior shoreline, offering iconic photo opportunities to remember the season. During operation hours, enter the lighthouse and experience its one-of-a-kind view from the top.
Point Iroquois Light Station is not the only nearby lighthouse that offers unbelievable views and tranquility, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and Whitefish Point Light Station are roughly 90 minutes from the Soo. Also nestled along Lake Superior, this landmark allows attendees to walk the shores and take in the breathtaking sights that define the Upper Peninsula. Plus, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum offers exhibits dedicated to the most famous Great Lakes shipwreck of them all—the wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
For planners looking to provide attendees all the season has to offer, Sault Ste. Marie is an excellent choice. Typically, the color comes earlier here than the rest of the state. The Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau recommends late September to mid-October as the peak time to visit the area. On a mission to see unbelievable fall colors? Book a fall event in Sault Ste. Marie today.
The Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau is a planner’s go-to resource for exploring the Soo, providing information on attractions, events, accommodations, and dining to ensure a memorable visit.
