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About Museum Ship Valley Camp

Museum Ship Valley Camp is a one-of-a-kind experience located in the Chippewa County area of Michigan. This unique museum ship takes visitors on an intriguing journey through time, with hundreds of historical displays telling the story of the steam freighter Valley Camp's more than 70 year history. From amusing stories of life aboard the ship to old images taken from Detroit’s golden age, there is something within this museum for every eager explorer.
Address : 501 E Water St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, USA

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Sault Historical SitesThe site of the Sault Ste. Marie which was the first permanent settlement in the state and was founded by French Canadian Missionaries in 1668. Other historical sites include Fort Brady which was built during the War of 1812 to protect Sault Ste. Marie from possible British attack and later served as a base for fighting against indigenous tribes; the Nledo Zip Line, used by Native Americans to send messages between local congregations.
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Soo Locks ParkSoo Locks Park is a sight to behold. Located on the St. Mary's River, the park doesn't just feature one of the most impressive engineering feats in history - the Soo Locks themselves - but also offers a wide array of recreational activities for the whole family to enjoy. Enjoy a picnic under towering hardwoods and evergreens, take a leisurely stroll along paved trails, or just enjoy watching airplanes soar overhead from the local airfield.
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Soo LocksSoo Locks is a historic marvel of engineering. This complex network of locks and canals allows freighters and other vessels of different sizes to travel between Lake Huron and Lake Superior - waterways that differ by 21 feet in elevation. A total of four locks stretches for one mile along the Saint Marys River, with each equipped with gates that open to allow passage from one lake to another. Operated by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers since 1881.
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Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad BridgeThe Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge is an impressive achievement of engineering and construction. Constructed in 1957, the bridge spans a staggering 4,075 feet across the St. Marys River between Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. It's not only used for train traffic but also snowmobiles each winter - making for a thrilling ride! Spanning two different countries and an expansive body of water was no small feat.
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Point Iroquois LighthousePoint Iroquois Lighthouse built in 1870, it was originally lit with an iron-framed, fourth-order Fresnel lens made of 1,008 hand-cut prisms and silvered glass panels that displayed a white light every 12 seconds. Since then the lighthouse has withstood the surges of Lake Superior year after year while faithfully protecting passing ships. It was fully automated in 1933 and then featured various colors of lenses over the years before the current white lens was installed in 2012.
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Kewadin Casinos Kewadin Casinos is a Native American owned and operated casino in Mackinac County. Located close to the Michigan-Canada border, Kewadin Casinos offers guests a wide range of gaming options and amenities. A variety of popular slots machines, table games like blackjack and roulette, video poker, live keno events plus bingo are all on offer. Guests can also take advantage of several different promotions throughout the year that provide extra chances for winning big.

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Chippewa County
Chippewa County, Michigan is an attractive, sparsely populated county located in the eastern Upper Peninsula near Lake Superior. It offers visitors and residents a variety of attractions, including beautiful landscapes with rivers and lakes, a world-renowned trout stream and four State Parks with plenty of recreational opportunities like hunting, fishing and camping. The area also provides an eclectic mix of small towns where visitors can explore historics sites, nature trails and antiques store

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