The Golden Spike National Historic Site commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit. On that day, a golden spike was symbolically tapped into a polished laurel-wood tie and then a final iron spike was driven to complete the railroad, thus linking East and West for the first time. |
| Fees: |
Entrance fee, from May to Columbus Day, $3.50 per adult, or $7.00 per vehicle. The rest of the year, $2.00 per person, or $4.00 per vehicle. |
| Hours: |
Open Labor Day to Memorial Day, daily, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1. |
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The Visitor Center has interpretive exhibits, an 1869 steam locomotive replica, a museum, and a bookstore. |
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Restrooms, picnic areas, soft drink and snack vending machines. |
| Directions: |
Located 32 miles west of Brigham City, Utah, via highways 13 and 83, through Corinne. |
| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 41 37.159N; 112 32.899W. |
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