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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the Last Spike Site, 1869 railroad construction features, walk or drive on the original railroad grade, and get an up close view of Victorian era replica locomotives.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/gosp/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=41.6749&b_tl_lng=-112.6372&b_br_lat=41.5582&b_br_lng=-112.4459","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Golden%20Spike%20National%20Historical%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/gosp/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7E7FBB-1DD8-B71B-0BA82B3A17812A08.jpg","title":"Replica Locomotives Jupiter and #119 at the Last Spike Site","alt":"Two replica victorian age steam locomotives face each other on the original railroad grade","caption":"Connect with the history by viewing the site's replica steam locomotives in action","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/2CC190EB-CE7A-ECB7-99614DA27C6C9737.png","title":"Golden Spike National Historical Park Visitor Center","alt":"The Golden Spike National Historical Park's Visitor Center colorful stone entrance","caption":"Golden Spike's Visitor Center is the best the best place to start your exploration of this unique piece of American History.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/2D399A66-D26D-B190-75511CDDB6EB1874.jpg","title":"Golden Spike Park Entrance Sign","alt":"Winter View of Golden Spike Entrance Sign","caption":"Winter View of Golden Spike Entrance Sign","credit":"Courtesy of NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7E7E7F-1DD8-B71B-0BE4BA2472C9524B.jpg","title":"The Big Fill","alt":"The Big Fill is a 400 foot long 80 foot high mound of packed earth that bridged a ravine","caption":"Visitors can explore fifteen miles of the historic grade that was prepared for track by the two railroad companies","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/5E31D97A-C3BC-52E9-0FD2931B64031348.jpg","title":"The Golden Spike","alt":"The Golden Spike","caption":"Photo of actual Golden Spike courtesy of Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University","credit":"Cantor Arts Center of Stanford University","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/E6239B8B-9578-B3EC-0A5CA803C8823B9E.png","title":"Locomotives 119 and Jupiter nose to nose at the last spike site.","alt":"Two locomotives the 119 and Jupiter facing each other on a track.","caption":"Each day the locomotives are moved to the last spike site to recreate the marriage of the rails.","credit":"Photographer at GOSP","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/5E53F51F-ABDD-7A49-C09B1A4FAA056470.jpg","title":"Winter View on the Big Fill Trail","alt":"Winter View on the Big Fill Trail","caption":"Sunner winter day on the Big Fill Loop Trail.","credit":"Courtesy NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/5FC77CF3-FB05-2120-F496FCDCB0894E16.jpg","title":"Recreation of May 10th Champagne Photo","alt":"Recreation of May 10th Champagne Photo","caption":"Recreation of famous Champagne photo during annual May 10th Commemoration.","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Self-Guided Tours - Auto","Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Living History","Reenactments","Junior Ranger Program","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Arts","Photography","Asian American Heritage","Laborer and Worker","Migrant Workers","Science, Technology and Innovation","Transportation","Trains and Railroads","Westward Expansion","Animals","Bison","Unique Species"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"20.00","description":"The per vehicle fee covers all occupants in a single private vehicle. The fee will allow visitors access to all resources open to the public, including auto tours, walking trails, films, exhibit areas, ranger guided programs, and other seasonal activities. \n\nIf visitors have any of the America the Beautiful Inter-agency passes, these will cover the pass holder and anyone that is in their personal vehicle."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"15.00","description":"Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. The fee will allow visitors access to all resources open to the public, including auto tours, walking trails, films, exhibit area, ranger guided programs, other seasonal activities. \nIf visitors have any of the America the Beautiful Inter-agency passes, these will cover the pass holder and the passenger of the motorcycle."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"10.00","description":"Admits one individual with no car. This pass is typically used for bicyclists, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. The fee will allow visitor access to all resources open to the public, including auto tours, walking trails, films, exhibit area, ranger guided programs, other seasonal activities. If visitors have any of the America the Beautiful Inter-agency passes, these will cover the pass holder."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan","cost":"20.00","description":"Commercial Entrance-Sedan (1-6 persons vehicle capacity)"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Van","cost":"40.00","description":"Commercial Entrance - Van (7-15 persons vehicle capacity)"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"40.00","description":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus (16-25 persons vehicle capacity)"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"100.00","description":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach (26+ person vehicle capacity)"}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"35.00","description":"Golden Spike National Historical Park Annual Pass\n\nThis annual pass covers entrance fees at Golden Spike National Historical Park for the pass holder and occupants within a single non-commercial vehicle or the pass holder and one passenger on a motorcycle."}],"hours":[{"name":"Summer and Winter Hours","description":"The Golden Spike Visitor Center is open year around, hours of operation vary depending on the season. \n\nSpring, Summer, and Fall: (March through October), the visitor center is open seven days a week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MDT.\n\nLate Fall to Early Spring: From November 01 to March 01 the visitor center is open five days a week, Thursday-Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST, and closed Tuesday & Wednesday. \n\nThe Visitor Center features exhibits, a theater, bookstore, picnic areas, and a welcoming staff.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:00PM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Golden Spike National Historical Park is 32 miles west of Brigham City, Utah. NB travelers on I-15: use exit 365 and drive west on Utah 13 and 83 through Corinne (follow brown directional signs) to Golden Spike Drive. Turn left and follow signs to the visitor center (8 miles). SB travelers on I-84: use Howell exit 26 and drive south on Utah 83 (follow brown directional signs) to Golden Spike Drive. Turn right and follow signs to the visitor center (8 miles). Lat/Long 41.617410,-112.550986","weatherInfo":"Golden Spike National Historical Park is located in a high desert environment in the Promontory Mountains near the north end of the Great Salt Lake. The temperatures can reach over 100 degrees in the summer and dip into single digits in the winter, with much of the park blanketed in snow. Visitors are recommended to check forecasts before coming to our site and come prepared for changing weather conditions.","contacts":{"phone":"4354712209","email":"gosp_interpretation@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Year-Round Operations","description":"The Golden Spike visitor center is open year around, hours of operation vary depending on the season. Spring, Summer, and Fall: (March through October), the visitor center is open seven days a week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MDT. Late Fall to Early Spring: From November 01 to March 01 the visitor center is open five days a week, Thursday-Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST, and closed Tuesday & Wednesday. 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