In Short
In an ironic twist especially suited to the conspiracy mentality, the State of Nevada officially designated the public route leading past Area 51 as the Extraterrestrial Highway, complete with road signs. This 98-mile stretch of SR-375 between Tonopah and Alamo is so deep-down-smack-in-the-middle-of-nothing that it's not surprising that travelers claim to see things. About 36 miles along the E.T. Highway, the tiny trailer town of Rachel has emerged as the place for interested parties to gather before or after a night of sky searching.