Following the Rails to Promontory Point

Teri and I are considering a road trip that would follow the original route of the eastern portion of the Transcontinental Railroad from Omaha, Nebraska to Promontory Point, Utah. It seems that it would be a fun summer trip through some beautiful scenery and a chance to see some interesting historical sites.

Here are some of the places we are considering visiting:

The Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs Iowa.

The Durham Museum located in Union Station in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Golden Spike Tower overlooking Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska.

Cody Park Railway Museum in North Platte Nebraska.

Cheyenne Depot Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The Utah State Railroad Museum at Union Station in Ogden, Utah.

The Golden Spike Visitors Center at Promontory Point, Utah.

What other sites would you recommend visiting along this route?

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