Nevada State Route 375

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Nevada State Route 375
Warm Springs Road
Extraterrestrial Highway
Length: 98.4 mi[1] (158 km)
Northwest end: US 6 at Warm Springs
Southeast end: SR 318 near Hiko
Major cities: Warm Springs
System: Nevada state route system
Official Extraterrestrial Highway roadsign.
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Official Extraterrestrial Highway roadsign.

Nevada State Route 375 (now better known as the Extraterrestrial Highway) is a highway in south-central Nevada in the United States. The highway stretches 98 miles from Warm Springs at US 6 to Crystal Springs at Nevada State Route 318.The highway is on the eastern edge of the Nellis Air Force Range. The name, Extraterrestrial Highway, alludes to the top secret (but much noted in popular culture) base called Area 51, located just over the mountains. Many UFO observations have been reported by travelers on this road over the years. The town of Rachel is located on the Extraterrestrial Highway, and is home to a UFO research group, a restaurant, and a few shops. Rachel receives moderate levels of tourism all year round thanks to its proximity to Area 51.

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The Extraterrestrial Highway was officially dedicated on April 18, 1996.

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