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Golden Spike Monument

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#18 of 22 things to do in Council Bluffs

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites, Monuments & Statues

Open Now: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

South 21st Street and 9th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA

Open today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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“Only takes a minute to take a selfie.”

Like a lot of these roadside attractions such as the Golden Driller in Tulsa or the Blue Whale... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Windsurferguy01

Churchville, Maryland

“A big golden railroad spike sticking up.”

Not much here. If you're into railroad history or quirky things this would probably be something... read more

Reviewed November 25, 2018

CastlePerson

Council Bluffs, Iowa

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1 week ago

“Only takes a minute to take a selfie.”

Nov 25, 2018

“A big golden railroad spike sticking up.”

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Windsurferguy01

Churchville, Maryland

212144

Reviewed 1 week ago

Only takes a minute to take a selfie.

Like a lot of these roadside attractions such as the Golden Driller in Tulsa or the Blue Whale, this is a drive by, pull over, read a plaque and take a picture. My advice is to stop by, take a picture and then head to...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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CastlePerson

Council Bluffs, Iowa

477

Reviewed November 25, 2018

A big golden railroad spike sticking up.

Not much here. If you're into railroad history or quirky things this would probably be something you'd want to see.

Date of experience: March 2018

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Larry H

Kearney, Nebraska, United States

4217

Reviewed October 31, 2018

Kind of AntiClimatic

It is kind of worth a quick drive by. Nothing much to see at the spike itself. However, a few blocks away is the Union Pacific Railroad Museum and it is well worth seeing.

Date of experience: November 2017

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Dwane M

Omaha, Nebraska

1313308

Reviewed August 8, 2018 via mobile

Historical monument off the beaten path

Where did the transpacific railroad begin? It started in Council Bluffs Iowa! You can find the monument for the beginning of the railroad expansion west on ninth Avenue in Council Bluffs. Years ago, you could climb up to the top but that has been sealed...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Jpamr5

Richmond, Texas

539121

Reviewed June 15, 2018 via mobile

Good for a drive by look

Traveling from Texas on a road in the Midwest and had extra time before checking into our hotel so we decided to find quick sights in Council Bluffs. Nice historical site for just driving by on a hot day (June 15, 2018).

Date of experience: June 2018

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jbwhitehouse

Dallas, Texas

1290550

Reviewed June 3, 2018

Historically Important

This historically important recognition of the eastern start to link the railroad across the US is a small park. There is a picnic table by a gold-painted golden spike. Worth a quick stop.

Date of experience: May 2018

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lanceo53

372188

Reviewed April 5, 2018

Golden Spike Monument - interesting, but visit only if you have some extra time in your schedule

This is not the "golden spike" that people think of when they hear that phrase. The real deal is at Promontory Point in Utah. This is a concrete replica, painted golden yellow that was erected to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the great occasion of...More

Date of experience: October 2017

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jasontS3599DC

Omaha, Nebraska

13646

Reviewed August 12, 2017 via mobile

Waste

A giant concrete spike the has nothing to do with the REAL golden spike (in Utah?). It is also located in a crappy park in the middle of nowhere with a port a potty.

Date of experience: August 2017

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cheryldZ1448VN

Reviewed June 20, 2017

golden spike

Its a nice memorial to the railroad but nothing to do other than see the spike,. There are no swings or play area. THere is a picnic table there.

Date of experience: June 2017

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OnTheRoadAgain1056

Las Vegas, Nevada

25189

Reviewed May 12, 2017

Interesting

This 56 foot golden concrete spike was erected in 1939 with the premiere of the film "Union Pacific." It commemorates the junction of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific rail lines at the Promontory Summit in Utah on May 10, 1869. This spot commemorates "Mile...More