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Area 51 is associated in the public mind with the Roswell crash of a UFO and an enduring government cover-up. As this well-researched book shows, the U.S. Government definitely has been covering up what has happened in this part of Nevada, but not because of aliens.
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Here’s a step-by-step guide of how to get out to Area 51 and what to see while you’re there. Preparation: Get a full tank of gas. The drive is super easy, full of beautiful empty scenery, and has hundreds of miles without gasoline.
Area 51 is the common name of a highly classified United States Air Force facility within the Nevada Test and Training Range. A remote detachment administered by Edwards Air Force Base , the facility is officially called Homey Airport or Groom Lake.
Area 51 is approximately 151 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada. The drive typically takes about 2 to 2.5 hours when starting from the Las Vegas Strip. The most common route is along US-93 North to Nevada State Route 375, also known as the Extraterrestrial Highway.
Area 51 is located in the southern portion of Nevada, 83 miles (134 km) north-northwest of Las Vegas. The surrounding area is a popular tourist destination, including the small town of Rachel on the "Extraterrestrial Highway".
