You’re always hearing my story with My pictures, but today we’re going to explore Sault Ste. Marie through the cameras of other people. Instagram is an amazing plethora of photos taken in the moment as individuals explore the world around them; here is a small collection that really capture our area.

Welcome to the gateway of the north, the Mackinac Bridge!

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer davidmakesart

First place you have to stop is the Soo Locks Park observation deck.

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer mdzetc

Don’t forget to take a Soo Locks Boat Tour!

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer cranehippie

Museum Ship Valley Camp can be explored inside and on top!

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Photo Courtesy of Facebook Mariah Goos

Grab lunch at the West Pier Drive-In.

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer lyrca_and_lace

Wander around downtown Portage Ave across from the locks.

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer ecsiever

Check out the local art on roads and buildings.

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer yooperallie

Find something sweet while you’re down there.

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer marinamdushaj

Find handcrafted beer and kid friendly Root Beer!

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer sativasyborg

Go for a round of mini golf and watch the freighters (or be watched by them)!

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer greatlakeslookout

Don’t forget to eat dinner!

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer themidwestmama

Take a paddling adventure on the St. Marys River.

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Photo Courtesy of Facebook Bird’s Eye Adventures

Go for a hike!

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer davesolce

Kick back and watch the world go by.

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer terry_humphrey_photo

Take a picture of a STUNNING sunset!

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Photo Courtesy of Instagrammer clkoval

There’s so much to see in Sault Ste. Marie that I can’t include it all here, but I’ll do a post like this again and show you more. Tag your social media photos #ILoveTheSoo and maybe you’ll be in the next blog. Thanks again to all of the great photographers that gave us permission to use their photos. Cover photo is courtesy of andygovernment .