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Where the journey to Area 51 officially begins—the gateway to UFO country.
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Crystal Springs Rest AreaRest Area
Where the journey to Area 51 officially begins—the gateway to UFO country.
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Connected places
Area 51 Back Gate
Rachel, NV
Area 51
National Atomic Testing Museum - Area 51 Exhibit
Las Vegas, NV
Area 51
Extraterrestrial Highway
Rachel, NV
Area 51
Little A'Le'Inn
Rachel, NV
Area 51
National Atomic Testing Museum
Las Vegas, NV
Area 51
Alien Research Center
Hiko, NV
Extraterrestrial Highway
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Nearby history
Alien Research Center
100 Extraterrestrial Highway · 10.8 km away
Tikaboo Peak Viewing Site
Badger Valley Road off SR-375 · 33.6 km away
Area 51 Back Gate
Groom Lake Road off State Route 375 · 49.6 km away
The Black Mailbox
State Route 375 near Mile Marker 29.5 · 52.4 km away
Extraterrestrial Highway
Nevada State Route 375 · 55.5 km away
Alienstock Festival
Rachel, Nevada · 56.6 km away
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