Extraterrestrial Highway
Time Needed: full-day
Experience Type: offbeat & fun, scenic drive
This desolate 98-mile stretch of Nevada’s State Route 375 was nicknamed the Extraterrestrial Highway in 1996. The name is a nod to nearby Area 51, the ultra-classified Air Force installation long linked with UFO lore, alien sightings, and endless conspiracy theories.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Photograph the ET Highway Sign – Snap a pic with the infamous sticker-covered Extraterrestrial Highway sign, a must-have souvenir to launch your other-worldly road trip.
- See the Cowboy Aliens Mural – AT E.T. Fresh Jerky, choose from dozens of jerky flavors, consult the alien fortune teller machine, and snap photos with the quirky cowboy aliens mural.
- Explore the Alien Research Center – Pose beside the giant scrap metal alien statue, then stock up on quirky swag like alien T-shirts, socks, and other offbeat intergalactic keepsakes.
- Fuel Up in Rachel – At Alien Cowpoke Gasoline, refuel your tank at the only gas station on the Extraterrestrial Highway. You’ll also find snacks, drinks, and alien-themed trinkets.
- Stop at Little A’Le’Inn – Order an alien burger, browse memorabilia, and soak up the mystique of Area 51 at Rachel’s legendary alien-themed restaurant and motel.