Promontory - Golden Spike National Historic Site

On the north side of the Great Salt Lake is the Golden Spike National Historic Site, the point where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads, starting respectively from Omaha in Nebraska and Sacramento in California, joined up. This first transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10th 1869, when the last spike (the "Golden Spike") was ceremonially driven in.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Golden Spike National Historic Site

The event is commemorated by an annual re-enactment of the ceremony. The Visitor Center has an exhibition illustrating the importance of the railroad in opening up the West.
The site at Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory joined 1,776 miles of rail.

Address

Golden Spike National Historic Site
6450 North 22000 West, Box 897
Brigham City, UT 84302-0897
United States

Phone 1 (435) 471-2209

Fax 1 (435) 471-2341

http://www.nps.gov/gosp/

Hours

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Vehicle plus all occupants	$ 7.00
Admission Cost	$ 4.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

The Visitor Center is open 9am to 5pm. Admission is for 7 days.

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Gift shop

Typical Visit

2 hours