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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesUtahGolden Spike National Historical Park

Golden Spike National Historical Park

US
National Historical Park·Educational, Historic, Rugged, Quiet
Connect with the history by viewing the site's replica steam locomotives in action
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Golden Spike's Visitor Center is the best the best place to start your exploration of this unique piece of American History.
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Winter View of Golden Spike Entrance Sign
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Visitors can explore fifteen miles of the historic grade that was prepared for track by the two railroad companies
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Photo of actual Golden Spike courtesy of Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
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Connect with the history by viewing the site's replica steam locomotives in action
Photo by from Nps
Golden Spike's Visitor Center is the best the best place to start your exploration of this unique piece of American History.
Photo by from Nps
Winter View of Golden Spike Entrance Sign
Photo by from Nps
Visitors can explore fifteen miles of the historic grade that was prepared for track by the two railroad companies
Photo by from Nps
Photo of actual Golden Spike courtesy of Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
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Each day the locomotives are moved to the last spike site to recreate the marriage of the rails.
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Sunner winter day on the Big Fill Loop Trail.
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Recreation of famous Champagne photo during annual May 10th Commemoration.
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Golden Spike National Historical Park marks the monumental 1869 meeting of the Union and Central Pacific Railroads in northern Utah. This site serves as a living museum where visitors can stand at the exact location of the famous 'Last Spike' ceremony. The park is best known for its meticulously crafted, functional replicas of the Jupiter and No. 119 steam locomotives, which provide a rare glimpse into 19th-century transportation. Beyond the tracks, guests can immerse themselves in the rugged landscape by hiking along original railroad grades or taking scenic drives. It is an essential destination for those looking to connect with a pivotal moment in American history while enjoying the natural beauty of the Utah desert.

Golden Spike National Historical Park marks the monumental 1869 meeting of the Union and Central Pacific Railroads in northern Utah. This site serves as a living museum where visitors can stand at the exact location of the famous 'Last Spike' ceremony. The park is best known for its meticulously crafted, functional replicas of the Jupiter and No. 119 steam locomotives, which provide a rare glimpse into 19th-century transportation. Beyond the tracks, guests can immerse themselves in the rugged landscape by hiking along original railroad grades or taking scenic drives. It is an essential destination for those looking to connect with a pivotal moment in American history while enjoying the natural beauty of the Utah desert.

Address
6200 North 22300 West
Websitenps.gov
Phone4354712209

Highlights

  • Functional replicas of the Jupiter and No. 119 steam locomotives.

  • The historic site of the 'Last Spike' ceremony.

  • Miles of hiking trails along original railroad grades.

  • Scenic driving routes through the Utah landscape.

Best For

History enthusiasts and families interested in 19th-century engineering.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$50-$100 p/day

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Family, Tourists, History Buffs

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Location

Utah, United States
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