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Conventions, Groups & Media

Because our community is the number one tourism destination in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we welcome many tour groups to the area each year. Whether for pleasure or business, we're waiting to support your group with every travel service you'd expect from a world-class destination.

Follow the many links on this website for information regarding area accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and activities. Many of our member hotels and motels offer conference and banquet facilities, vacation packages, and conveniences to make your stay enjoyable. Information specifically geared toward group travel can also be sent to you in book format. Please contact the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau to have a copy of our Group Travel Planner mailed to you.

For a listing of Conventions, Groups & Media

Traveling to Sault Ste. Marie and beyond.

Sault Ste. Marie is located at the northern end of I-75. Exit 392 enters onto the I-75 Business Spur at the city limits, and Exit 394 enters onto Easterday Avenue in downtown Sault Ste. Marie.

Traveling by air, the nearest airport to Sault Ste. Marie is the Chippewa County International Airport, located in Kinross, Michigan on the grounds of the former Kincheloe Air Force Base. Regular flights from Detroit and many other spots land at Chippewa International several times every day.

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority is your connection to Indian Trails and Greyhound bus service and co-ordinates with St. Ignace Bus schedules. Call (906) 632-2898 for more information.

Distances to Sault Ste. Marie (approximate)

City:	Miles:	Travel Time:
Buffalo, NY	541	11 hrs.
Chicago, IL	450	9 hrs.
Columbus, OH	478	9 1/2 hrs.
Des Moines, IA	795	16 hrs.
Detroit, MI	341	6 hrs.
Grand Rapids, MI	274	5 hrs.
Green Bay, WI	285	5 1/2 hrs.
Indianapolis, IN	514	10 hrs.
Milwaukee, WI	402	8 hrs.
Minneapolis, MN	543	11 hrs.
Pittsburg, PA	684	13 1/2 hrs.
St. Louis, MO	756	15 hrs.
Toronto, Ontario	436	8 1/2 hrs.

Motorcoach Tours and Charter Bus Services

Kewadin Travel
2186 Shunk Road
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
906-635-6501
1-888-539-2346

Air Travel Connections

Chippewa County International Airport, Kincheloe; (906) 495-5631
Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City; (231) 947-2250
Sanderson Field, Sault Ste. Marie (906) 635-0252
Emmet County Airport, Pellston; (616) 539-8441
Marquette County Airport, Marquette; (906) 346-3308

...and regular connecting flights from most major airports.

Bus Servicing Locations

Aune-Osborn Park has a dump station which is seasonally available.
1225 Riverside Drive (Seasonal)
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
906-632-3268