Visitor Center The Golden Spike National Historic Site, authorized by Congress in 1965, recreates the momentous period of railroad history that took place here. The visitor center has excellent exhibits and programs that illustrate the difficulties of building the railroad and portray the officials and workers who made it possible. A short slide show introduces Promontory Summit's history. The 20-minute program, The Golden Spike, presents a more detailed account of building the transcontinental railroad. Other related films are shown too.
Rangers give talks several times a day in summer.
An exhibit room has changing displays on railroading. Historic markers behind the visitor center indicate the spot where the last spike was driven. The annual Last Spike Ceremony reenacts the original celebration every May 10th with great fanfare. A sales counter offers a good selection of books on railroading, Utah history, and natural history, as well as post cards, and souvenirs. Motels and restaurants are in Brigham City and Tremonton.