Promontory Summit, Utah: Where the Golden Spike Changed America’s Future

steam locomoties facing off at Promitory POint in Utah where the golden spike was laid connected America

Discover the story of Promontory Summit, Utah — the historic site where the Golden Spike connected America’s first Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. Explore restored locomotives, walk original railroad grades, and visit nearby landmarks like the Spiral Jetty. Whether you’re a history lover or road-tripping northern Utah, this is a stop worth making.