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Extraterrestrial Nevada

Paranormal? Or just abnormal? Welcome, mortal. Get a little out there—and out of this world—on the Extraterrestrial Highway, home of alien attractions and UFO sightings.

Buckle up for cosmic adventure: State Route 375 takes you past legendary landmarks that put non-believers to the test. Go stargazing beneath some of the darkest skies in the country. Leave a message for our little green neighbors at the Black Mailbox. Visit the town of Rachel, Nevada—the closest community to the infamous Area 51.

Whatever you do, be sure to bring along a camera (but leave your skepticism at home).

Alien Attractions in Nevada

High elevation, lack of light pollution, and a unique desert climate make Nevada’s night skies some of the darkest in the Lower 48. On any given night, you can see thousands of stars without a telescope, but celestial bodies aren’t the only thing that draws visitors to this remote desert highway: These horizons are allegedly one of the best places in the U.S. to spot UFOs.

But don’t take our word for it. In the town of Rachel, you’re likely to meet people from all over the planet willing to share their own close encounters of the third kind. Pick up some alien swag, check out photo evidence of Nevada alien encounters, and toast the mysteries of the universe with an Alien Amber Ale.

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Nevada UFO Sightings

Why do UFO hunters and extraterrestrial enthusiasts flock to the Silver State? 

For one thing, Nevada is the home of Area 51, a once-secret military installation within the Nevada Test and Training Range. According to the rumors, the site houses a fleet of otherworldly spacecraft (and possibly even extraterrestrial lifeforms themselves). 

The source of those rumors? Bob Lazar, a former Area 51 Air Force staffer who dazzled Las Vegas television stations with unconfirmed stories in the 1980s. He claimed to have worked on flying saucers and alien spaceships in Tikaboo Valley, just south of Rachel. 

Here’s what we know for sure: The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (a study of aerial phenomena conducted by the U.S. government) was a real thing. The stories you’ll hear along the Extraterrestrial Highway are a bit less official…but that makes them all the more mysterious.

Travel Tips for Nevada Alien Adventures

Before you blast off to track down space oddities, here are a few pro traveler tips:

  • The best places to make extraterrestrial contact are the Alien Research Center, E.T. Fresh Jerky, and the mysterious Black Mailbox.
  • Browse evidence of interstellar shenanigans at the Little A’Le’Inn, where you can fuel up with an Alien Burger and stock up on alien-themed souvenirs at the gift shop.
  • Area 51 is totally real—and totally off limits. The site is an active military base guarded by heavy security. Obey all posted signs and don’t even think about trespassing.
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When I was on this lonely road in Nevada, the entire length of it was lined with flowers. My theory is that the road accumulates moisture at night which seeps down into the soil for those plants to take advantage of. 
OR, aliens. 👽👽👾👾😂 Whatever the cause, they were part of a visually and perhaps even spiritually satisfying drive to California. .
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Another stop along Route 95 between Vegas and Reno is Tonopah, a mining town with possibly one of the coolest tales of discovery... Back in 1900, prospector Jim Butler was said to go looking for a burro that had wandered off during the night. When he found the animal the next morning, he picked up a rock to throw at it in frustration. He noticed the rock was unusually heavy... Turns out he stumbled onto the second richest silver strike in Nevada history.
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Rachel, Nevava. Right outside Area 51. •
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Throwback to an 'out of this world' roadtrip 👽
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The Extraterrestrial Highway runs through central Nevada and the small town of Rachel, the only stop between Tonopah and Ely or Pioche, depending which way you let the light guide you...so what’s so special about this? The highway skirts the parameter of the world famous Area 51, where a stop on the side of the highway or a trip down a dirt road anywhere after Rachel and close enough to the border will earn you a visit from some very official looking gentlemen, prompting you to leave immediately. Our advice? Don’t chance it, just wait to get beamed up instead like andre_shoootzz . Where is your favorite quirky spot in Nevada?
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Flashback Friday to that time we took the wrong highway. Or was it the right highway?👽🛸
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