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Museum Ship Valley Camp

501 East Water Street, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3658
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
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Detroit
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This was great. I LOVED it. My kids aged 16 & 12 did as well. More

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MI
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Loved the little movie room, the displays were good, and just being inside a big ship is pretty neat to see the inner workings. More

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

If you are in to history, maritime lore, or just a good view, the Valley Camp is a must see. More

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Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

You're walking in and on a massive freighter which is docked next to the marina. Filled with great artifacts. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

Buy the admission to this and the Tower of History combo. Enjoyed seeing the history and the inner workings of the boat. Plan at least two to three hours to get the true experience. More

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St. Clair Shores, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2011

The Valley Camp is another reason to make The Soo a destination stop in Michigan's Upper Penninsula. Valley Camp is a retired Great Lakes ore carrier moored at a slip in the St Mary's River, just south of the Soo Locks. Topside, guests may tour the Pilot House forward, and the crews quarters at the ship's stern. Everything is restored... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011
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Went with wife & 2 children,12 & 8. Was not expecting all the excellent displays on this ship. Almost the entire cargo hold on 2 levels has exhibits relating to Great Lakes shipping. And, of course, most of the spaces of the ship are available for viewing. Sobering were the 2 ruined lifeboats from the Edmund Fitzgerald. We spend the... More

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Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011
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While this initially struck us as a little pricey - $30 for two adults and two small children (our youngest was free) - that impression quickly faded away once we began wending our way through the ship. It's not merely a unique opportunity to get to walk through an actual retired Great Lakes freighter, it's a very well-done educational experience... More

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Vernon Hills, Illinois
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011
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Just being able to go on an actual freighter was worth admission. The exhibits in this hollowed-out decommissioned ship were very interesting. Be sure to check out the bottom level, with uneven floors due to years of ore pellets. More

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Dimondale, Michigan
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011
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This place is not only massive but amazing as well. My mother, father, niece and I visited the last day of our Sault Ste. Marie trip. We all found it to be very cool. There are a lot of history and artifacts to keep you interested. My niece took her time and asked many questions which was a welcome change,... More

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