Tower of History
The Tower of History (originally the Tower of Missionaries) is a 210-foot (64 m) observation tower in Sault Ste.
A museum inside Sault Ste. Marie
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 8°, with about 120" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–76°. When to go ↓
Established in 1968
Tower of History dates from 1968. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Typical highs and lows in Sault Ste. Marie. Green months are the mild ones.
Tower of History
The Tower of History (originally the Tower of Missionaries) is a 210-foot (64 m) observation tower in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Located at 326 E. Portage Avenue, it was the tallest observation tower in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when completed in 1968. The tower was built in a modernist style and consists of three vertical, trapezoid-shaped columns that support five cantilevered observation platforms. It provides a panoramic, 360-degree view of the Soo Locks, the St. Mary's River, Lake Superior, and cities on both the American and Canadian sides of the border. The view extends for roughly 20 miles (32 km); in total, approximately 1,200 square miles (3,100 km2) are visible from the tower.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1968
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Where to stay near Tower of History
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Superior Township (4).
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Tower of History | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste. Marie | in town | — | — | 13,083 | $139K | C+ |
| Superior Township 23% vacation homes | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 4 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,267 | $160K | — |
| Kinross Township | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 6,790 | $127K | A+ |
| Bay Mills Township 32% vacation homes | 22 mi west | 30 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,623 | $166K | — |
| Rudyard Township 22% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 1,290 | $145K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Tower of History
Other well-known places within 53 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
1in town DamSoo Locks
51 mi LakeLake Michigan–Huron
2in town MuseumSS Valley Camp
44 mi WaterfallTahquamenon Falls46 mi Park & preserveMackinac National Park
53 mi Ancient siteFort Michilimackinac
47 mi LandmarkFort Mackinac
35 mi MuseumGreat Lakes Shipwreck MuseumPhoto credits
Soo Locks: USGS, Public domain · Lake Michigan–Huron: ChongDae, Public domain · SS Valley Camp: Cason at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Tahquamenon Falls: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Fort Michilimackinac: WMrapids, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Mackinac: P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0 · Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting Tower of History
Is Tower of History in Sault Ste. Marie?
Yes. It’s inside Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
When is the best time to visit Tower of History?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–76°.
What is the closest airport to Tower of History?
Chippewa County (CIU), about 19 miles away.
Where should I stay near Tower of History?
Superior Township (18 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Sault Ste. Marie
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