Food Tour in Extraterrestrial Highway
The food scene in Extraterrestrial Highway is best discovered on foot — start at Little A'Le'Inn (Rachel, mile marker 29) to taste what makes this city's culinary identity distinct. Tuck into lesser-known corners like Coyote Summit for the dishes visitors rarely find. From morning market runs to late-night street food, every neighborhood here has its own flavor.
The Extraterrestrial Highway (Nevada State Route 375) runs 98 miles through the Nevada desert between Crystal Springs (at US-93) and Warm Springs (at US-6), skirting the northern boundary of the Nevada Test and Training Range — home to the classified Area 51 facility. Officially designated in 1996 after decades of UFO sighting reports, the road passes through one of the emptiest landscapes in the Lower 48. Rachel (population approximately 50), at mile marker 29, is the only settlement — home to the Little A'Le'Inn, a UFO-themed restaurant and motel. The Black Mailbox (now white, at the junction of Route 375 and Groom Lake Road near mile marker 29.5) is where UFO watchers gather at night to scan the sky above Groom Lake. The surrounding Tikaboo Valley offers views of the Pahranagat Range and Joshua tree forests. The restricted Area 51 perimeter — marked by warning signs and motion sensors — is visible down Groom Lake Road but entering is illegal.
Free Food Tour in Extraterrestrial Highway with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free food tour route in Extraterrestrial Highway. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Little A'Le'Inn (Rachel, mile marker 29) — the only business for 100 miles in either direction, a UFO-themed diner and motel covered in alien memorabilia and signed dollar bills, plus hidden gems like Coyote Summit — a high point along the highway near mile marker 60 with expansive views of the empty basin-and-range landscape and excellent stargazing after dark and Hancock Summit — the highest point on the highway at approximately 6,438 feet near the western end, with Joshua tree forests and views of the Reveille Range.
Use this page as a starting point for a Extraterrestrial Highway walking tour, a free route, or the Roamee app for Extraterrestrial Highway. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
How to Plan This Food Tour
A strong Extraterrestrial Highway food tour should connect recognizable anchors like Little A'Le'Inn (Rachel, mile marker 29) with a few slower discoveries around Coyote Summit and Hancock Summit. Use the major stops for orientation, then let the route bend toward the neighborhoods, viewpoints, markets, paths, or cultural details that match a food tour.
Roamee Pro treats the page as a starting brief rather than a fixed script: it can prioritize road trip, culture, photography, adjust the walking time, and keep narration focused on why each stop matters for this specific theme.
Top Food Tour Spots
- •Little A'Le'Inn (Rachel, mile marker 29) — the only business for 100 miles in either direction, a UFO-themed diner and motel covered in alien memorabilia and signed dollar bills
Hidden Food Tour Gems
- •Coyote Summit — a high point along the highway near mile marker 60 with expansive views of the empty basin-and-range landscape and excellent stargazing after dark
- •Hancock Summit — the highest point on the highway at approximately 6,438 feet near the western end, with Joshua tree forests and views of the Reveille Range
Food Tour Perspective
While Extraterrestrial Highway is best known for road trip and culture, stops like Little A'Le'Inn (Rachel, mile marker 29) sit alongside bakeries and cafes tucked into side streets — and quieter spots like Coyote Summit where the real locals eat. A food-focused walk connects the culinary landmarks with the places that reflect daily life, turning a sightseeing route into an edible discovery.
Walking Tip
Drive east to west (Crystal Springs to Warm Springs) to end with sunset over the basin-and-range landscape. The 98-mile drive takes about 90 minutes. There is no gas between Crystal Springs and Warm Springs — fill up at either end. Cell service does not exist along the highway. Bring water, food, and a spare tire. Do not turn down Groom Lake Road past the warning signs — trespassing on the military reservation is a federal offense.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) avoid summer heat exceeding 110°F. New moon nights offer extraordinary stargazing. Winter is cold but clear. The Little A'Le'Inn is open year-round but confirm hours before driving.
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