Nevada’s UFO Highway: Where alien hunters chase the unknown

CNN Travel takes readers along Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway, a stretch of desert road near Area 51 that has become a magnet for UFO enthusiasts. In the small town of Rachel, locals and travelers swap stories about strange lights and mysterious aircraft spotted over the Mojave Desert.

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The remote highway, one of the darkest in the United States, is lined with murals, alien-themed cafés, and gift shops selling quirky items like Freeze-Dried Alien Tongues. Many visitors stop for photos beside UFO graffiti or roadside attractions that celebrate America’s fascination with the unknown.

For many, the journey is as much about mystery as it is about belief. As CNN notes, “People aren’t just chasing aliens — they’re chasing wonder.” The Extraterrestrial Highway has become a symbol of curiosity and the endless human desire to explore beyond what’s known.