Aliens and UFOs
Credit: Cassie Tucker
Origins:
Outer space of course, but popular earth sighting locations include Roswell, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, and Colorado.
Legend:
Even though there have been UFO sightings and alien abduction claims across the country, most claims tend to take place in middle-of-nowhere spots out west. Take for instance, the 1947 UFO crash in Roswell. The military announced they had found remains of a UFO wreck, but later retracted their statement, claiming it was actually the remains of a military air balloon. However, witnesses said there were, in fact, alien bodies in the wreckage that were taken to Area 51, a highly classified remote base, to be researched.
Visit:
The International UFO Museum and Research Center
Roswell, New Mexico
The International UFO Museum and Research Center is dedicated to the collection and preservation of materials related to worldwide UFOs and aliens. It’s definitely where you want to go for some hard alien evidence, and it has a pretty cool gift shop, too.
Roswell, New Mexico
If you’re looking for more lighthearted alien fun, visit the Alien Zone. This place is filled with over 45 photo ops taken amongst life-sized alien mannequins in Area 51-themed rooms.
Hooper, Colorado
The UFO watchtower is a campground, observation platform, and gift shop. The watchtower has a 360-degree view of the San Luis Valley, where there have been reported UFO sightings.
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