Golden Spike National Historic Site is located north of the Great Salt Lake at Promontory Summit. The site marks the spot where the Transcontinental Railroad was completed - this is where the Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad were joined in 1869.

A ceremonial golden spike was used to mark the occasion of the joining of the rails that were the first to span the continent. Visitors can see demonstrations of the replicas of steam engines and can watch re-enactments of the historic event.

There are auto tours and a hiking trail: these enable visitors to explore the 150 year old railway grade.

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