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Golden Spike National Historic SiteTheme(s): Invention & Innovation | Asian American | Westward Expansion | |
Description:
Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated here where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869. Golden Spike was designated as a national historic site in nonfederal ownership on April 2, 1957, and authorized for federal ownership and administration by an act of Congress on July 30, 1965.
Designations:
National Historic Site (non-federal ownership) (1957)
National Historic Site (federal ownership) (July 30, 1965)
Accessibility:
The visitor center and the last spike site are handicap accessible. A wheelchair is available for loan upon request.
Getting Around:
Most activities take place at the visitor center. The two self-guided auto tours are accessible by automobile and the Big Fill Walk is not wheelchair accessible
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Educational Programs | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | And more.
Nature: Bison | And more.
Directions to Golden Spike National Historic Site
Plane:
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International Airport which is two hours away.
Car:
Golden Spike is located 32 miles west of Brigham City via Highways 13 and 83.
Public Transportation
No public transportation is available.
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Yellowstone National Park (west entrance)
Phone:(307) 344-7381
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