Extraterrestrial Highway
The Extraterrestrial Highway is Nevada's UFO-themed stretch of Route 375, running past the edge of the secretive Area 51 region. Expect quirky alien lore, the Little A'Le'Inn, wide-open desert and famously dark, starry skies — free to drive from Las Vegas.
Extraterrestrial Highway Las Vegas: Review, Tickets & What to Expect
Officially designated in 1996, the Extraterrestrial Highway is Nevada's tongue-in-cheek tribute to its UFO mythology — a remote stretch of Route 375 that skirts the edge of the secretive Area 51 military base. Along the way, quirky stops like the Little A'Le'Inn in tiny Rachel serve up alien-themed kitsch and the famous 'Alien Burger'.
The real draw is the journey itself: vast, empty desert, eerie quiet and, after dark, some of the clearest starry skies you'll ever see, thanks to near-total lack of light pollution. It's a long, service-light drive, so fuel up and bring water. Free to explore at your own pace.
Insider tipIt's a long, remote drive with almost no services, so fuel up and carry water — and the real magic is after dark, when the lack of light pollution makes for incredible stargazing.Check Tickets & Prices →
