Infrastructure Tourism

One of the things I've been planning this Summer is a trip I've wanted to take for years. Getting to Engineer's Day at the Soo Locks has just never worked out. This year, I was going to make a solo drive out and sleep in my car on the cheap. To my pleasant surprise, Miriam decided she wanted to come with and make a little vacation of it with me. I've finally settled on lodging in Sault Ste. Marie and, on the way back, Marinette. With splitting of expenses, it won't end up costing me much more than I would have paid for gas on my own, and we'll have a lovely couple of days together seeing sights.

I'll have no trouble filling my day at the locks. I'm thrilled about the power plant tour, walking the walls of the locks, and up-close views of big freighters on their way through the channel! The second day should be a lot of fun too; Miriam and I love walking around historic downtowns, wandering into boutiques, and looking at architecture.

Do any of you know Marinette and Menominee? I'd love some advice from experience!