Golden Spike National Historical Park - Corinne, UT

Golden Spike National Historical Park commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States at Promontory Summit, Utah. This historic site marks where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads were joined on May 10, 1869, forever changing American history. Visitors can experience reenactments of the event, view replica Victorian-era steam locomotives, and explore interpretive exhibits highlighting the engineering and human effort behind the railroad. The park covers 2,735 acres and offers opportunities to walk or drive along the original railroad grade. Located north of the Great Salt Lake, it honors the diverse workers, including Civil War veterans and formerly enslaved people, who contributed to this achievement.