If you’re interested in trying to spot some little green men (or grey depending on whom you ask) of your very own, the Little A’Le’Inn has got you covered there, too, with several lodging options for extended stays. The locals are friendly, and if you’re lucky, you might even get some wacky tales from locals about unexplained activity. Try tacking on a dollar bill of your very own there’s a special method, and it’s not as easy as it sounds. This is a longstanding tradition that is hard to ignore. Don’t forget to check out the bar ceiling, which is lined with pinned dollar bills in old-school Sagebrush Saloon fashion. Visitors can peruse photos of alleged, first-person UFO accounts, sip on Alien Amber Ale, and purchase quirky swag that would be hard to find anywhere else.

The Little A’Le’Inn has been family owned and operated for more than 25 years. Its alien decor - right down to the jerry-rigged UFO hanging from a crane - makes this place an unmatched Nevada landmark. It’s a small town with a big reputation in the UFO and aviation community, and the Little A’Le’Inn and Area 51 make an unusual pair. Rachel, NV (approximately 150 miles from Las Vegas) has a population of around 54 and is the closest town to one of America’s most secretive Air Force bases, which includes a notorious section called Area 51.

Bonus Points: Hit up the bar for an ice-cold Alien Amber Ale to wash down your Saucer Burger. It’s a great place to get your hands on kitschy extraterrestrial souvenirs, as well as the place to grab grub (since it’s the only one for hours). (Get it? As in, “Little Alien Inn?” Of course you did.) The Extraterrestrial Highway stretches from Tonopah to Hiko, and Rachel, NV is smack in the middle of what most folks might describe as nowhere - but in the bests of ways. When traversing the buzzworthy Extraterrestrial Highway, your trip won’t be complete without paying a visit to the Little A’Le’Inn in Rachel, NV.

Funny Little Alien by Benjamin Daniel