Extraterrestrial Highway
Extraterrestrial Highway
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Aliens are given their own highway in Rachel, Nevada, one of the most "visited" UFO sites in the country.
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Out This Door
Mesa, AZ236 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Lonely stretch of Hwy with interesting stuff. Worth the weird visit! There’s DOE property with interesting warning signs, Lunar Crater and its dry lake bed, volcanic lava flows with obsidian inside, alien gasoline shops, rock art and more! And yet, you will probably be the only one there! Stock up on gas and cold drinks when you can.
Was under construction in June 2023 with 30 minute wait times.
Was under construction in June 2023 with 30 minute wait times.
Written 8 July 2023
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Hooked_on_travel77
Franklin, NC3,096 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A fun drive on this desolate highway with stops at the museum gift shop, Little Ale-Inn, Cowpoke gas station, black mail box. Highly recommend for sci-fi fans.
Written 8 July 2023
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smcdaniel
Ariton, AL562 contributions
Sep 2022
No where else will you find something like this. We drove from south Alabama to see this road and were not disappointed.
Written 10 September 2022
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Torlus
Port Talbot, UK420 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
The 375 doesn't have much on it really but of you are you are interested, this is an interesting place to say you have been!
The sign at the turn off from the 318 has been flattened by a truck and removed so you have to go all the way to Rachel to see it. You can stop right by it, there is space, take photos, touch it.
We went on an excellent tour from Las Vegas in a 4x4. It is an almost 2 hour drive from Vegas. Some would say its not worth the drive, the time and money but if you're into it, you have to!
The sign at the turn off from the 318 has been flattened by a truck and removed so you have to go all the way to Rachel to see it. You can stop right by it, there is space, take photos, touch it.
We went on an excellent tour from Las Vegas in a 4x4. It is an almost 2 hour drive from Vegas. Some would say its not worth the drive, the time and money but if you're into it, you have to!
Written 25 April 2022
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Jim T
Kenai, AK890 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
Long straight aways and lots of desert landscape are the norm here BUT there are sights to see along the way. Starting with the Alien Research Center, an Alien painted rock that will sneak up on you in one of the rocky hills sections, the Black Mailbox, the Extraterrestrial Hwy sign (now located just short of Rachel and the Little A’le Inn) and of course the thriving community of Rachel NV.
The road to Area 51 is no longer marked but you’ll k ow it when you see it.
The road to Area 51 is no longer marked but you’ll k ow it when you see it.
Written 12 April 2022
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Tahoe Gal
4 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Classic drive through NV scenery with the extra draw of Area 51. Just BEWARE of driving at night due to free ranging cattle. They are everywhere and very hard to see in the dark. Should not go over speeds of 40-45 mph.
Written 16 November 2021
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lcjt01
Omaha, NE177 contributions
May 2021
We got to see this sign on the way to Rachel, NV. The sign is way up high, so we left stickers on the metal posts. We got excited to see this sign and knew we were close to Rachel. Worth the drive.
Written 31 May 2021
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Lynette51
Santa Barbara, CA1,406 contributions
Apr 2021
This is a long stretch of road with lots of cows that are free to cross the highway so keep an eye out. More cows than cars for sure. Other than the town of Rachel that has the Ale'inn restaurant it's pretty lonely. You should stop by the little cafe as it has lots of interesting pictures and some pretty darn good blueberry pie! I've always heard about this highway so had to do the drive. Didn't see any UFO's though and it was a clear day - maybe next time......
Written 2 May 2021
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MNice
Bloomington, MN2,649 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We probably drove this route on one of the nicest, cool, partly cloudy day in April. The scenery is unimaginable, but yet, this Highway really doesn’t provide a truly unique experience that could not be obtained in other more interesting areas of Nevada. We did this on a lark in a circle from Las Vegas and staying in Tonapah. We highly recommend Tonapah with its historical renovations that will wow you. The Ale’inn in Rachel is just not enough to take a day out of your life, although interesting and humorous. We would do Route 66 in Oatman or perhaps go across the northern part of the state. Perhaps the drive from Reno to Vegas. We are on our way to Death Valley tomorrow and don’t regret our decision to do the Extraterrestrial, but we won’t be back for this drive. The “museum” continues to be closed.
Written 14 April 2021
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Jim T
Kenai, AK890 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
The Extraterrestrial Highway (aka Nevada Hwy 375) runs from Hiko to Warm Springs across the Tonopah Basin and past Area 51. Be sure to stop at the Alien Research Center, The Black Mailbox and the Little Ale Inn. The road to Area 51 is not marked and you wouldn’t want to go there anyhow unless you like flirting with trouble. Most if the road is flat and straight and it is high country desert range land with alot of cattle roaming near the road so be watchful. Enjoy the ride, maybe you will see a UFO .......
Written 5 April 2021
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Mel
Lincolnshire, UK314 contributions
Is there any organised tours as I do not drive?
WorldTraveler
Columbus, OH315 contributions
The only ones I found were around $200 on viator and on expedia. They are listed as Area 51 tours (which is what the ET Highway borders. Good luck!
pissed-off-bride
hot springs ar2 contributions
How far is the extraterrestrial highway sign from the vegas strip?
Erin G
Milwaukee, United States49 contributions
The sign is about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Go all the way out to Rachel, NV too. It’s not a bad drive!
VaAlleyCat
Aldie, VA1,093 contributions
I read that the "Black" mailbox was stolen in 2015 and due to constant vandalism, may never be replaced - so....is it still there?
Thanks!
Hello in 10 Languages
England, UK179 contributions
Long gone. There's a pile of stone and mementoes left by keen ufo folk.
Are there campsites for RVs
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2Sweeties
Hertfordshire, UK846 contributions
You are in the middle of the High Nevada Desert, with not much habitation around and near sensitive military and defence research installations, so I don't think RV campsites are exactly encouraged on the I375 Extraterrestrial Highway. That said, at Rachel at the Little A'Le'Inn, their web site says "FREE "BOONDOCKING RV" in a safe environment! " They have accommodation there, as well as food and drink. Then right at the southern end of the highway at Crystal Springs where it meets the I93 and turns into the "Great Basin Highway" towards Las Vegas, there is the Crystal Springs (or ET Highway) Rest Area. This is where the famous 'Extraterrestrial' sign is, where everybody leaves a sticker on it as a memento. It is large enough to turn around an RV, but doubt if it has any plug in facilities for electricity or water.
TacoSupreme
San Diego, California, United States2 contributions
Where are the freeway signs that say "extraterrestrial highway' located? Is there one at the Warm Springs junction where 375 & 6 meet?
807shercole
Bristol, UK33 contributions
Not sure of the road but there are two on the way to Rachel, one just past turning into the junction and the other just before Rachel. Hope this helps
Clara O
Loja, Spain373 contributions
Is the Ex highway, a dirt road or flat road? I am considering the drive from Vegas to Rachel for lunch and then up to Tonopah, Beatty for Dinner and back round to Amargosa for the night. Is this feasible? A lot of driving I know but then we will only do it once ;-)
Steve S
Lincoln Park, MI125 contributions
It is all paved and seems to go forever at times, definitely gas up every chance and take some food and water with you as there aren't many places along the way.
Have a blast!
midnight_Kim
New York61 contributions
How many places along the route have bathrooms?
James W
Henderson, NV776 contributions
It depends on the direction you are coming from....from Las Vegas, there are probably 5-6 facilities between the I-15 turnoff and Rachel. Once on the ET Highway itself, there's only the one in Rachel. Of course, there are a lot of large cacti and sagebrush along the highway :)
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