Obsessed with UFOs? Here Are 6 Places Around the World for ET Fans! Gabby Teaman March 13, 2023 Adventure Travel, Interests Paging all X-Files fans, alien-obsessed nerds, and general space enthusiasts. If you’ve always wanted to visit the mysterious places where alleged UFOs sightings have taken place but don’t know where to begin, then this list is for you! Whether you consider yourself a serious UFO hunter or just want to have some fun at an alien-themed festival, there’s no shortage of spots around the world that will help you find what you’re looking for. From mysterious ranches and UFO trails to Martian-themed shops and restaurants, these destinations are just what you need to get that extraterrestrial fix. Hooper, Colorado Several strange events have been reported in this mysterious little town in Colorado. For one thing, many animals have been reported missing, and people have claimed to see strange aircraft at night. As any Ancient Aliens fan knows, these are considered prime signs of alien intervention. So many curious people began to visit this area that renowned author Judy Messoline helped to establish the UFO Watchtower in 2000, where you could get 360-degree views of Hooper’s beautiful starry sky. So, if you ever find yourself in Colorado, camp out by the UFO Watchtower and look out for some flying saucers. And hey, even if you don’t catch any supernatural sights, you’ll have the sparkling night sky to keep you enchanted. Kecksburg, Pennsylvania In December of 1965, many residents of multiple states around the U.S. claimed to see a massive fireball shoot across the sky. In the woods of Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, residents reported hearing a loud bang and seeing blue smoke as well – people also claimed to see a strange, acorn-shaped spaceship with strange letters being taken away by the military. Now, you can go visit their annual Kecksburg UFO Festival where people dress up like aliens, play alien-themed games and take pictures by a replica of the spacecraft reported, all while supporting the town’s local fire department. Roswell, New Mexico Of course, we couldn’t possibly leave out Roswell on this list. This spot is full of fun alien-themed restaurants and shops where you can get some cute souvenirs. This place is mostly known for The Roswell Incident, which took place in July 1947. Allegedly, the U.S. military announced that there was a spaceship crash, but then later claimed it was only a weather balloon. Some claim the military even recovered a mysterious alien body! Since then, this locale has turned into a great little hideaway for fans of all things UFOs and aliens galore. Visit the Roswell Museum & Arts Center for some unusual historic artifacts and learn more about this notorious town. We recommend visiting during the summer so you can attend the Roswell UFO Festival – complete with its own costume contest and alien-themed parade. San Clemente, Chile In San Clemente, Chile, there’s a 19-mile long UFO trail through the Andes that is reported to experience frequent UFO sightings — sometimes as many as one a week! Just a few hours away lies El Enladrillado, a large area of land made from blocks mysteriously placed there thousands of years ago. By whom? Who knows? But the extraterrestrial hypothesis is sure out there! You may also like: 5 Unexplained and Mysterious Places to Visit in Latin America Vernal, Utah Vernal, Utah is known not only for the opportunity to spot aliens, but also for the chance to see other mysterious creatures like Big Foot. This small town is also home to privately-owned Skinwalker Ranch. At 500 acres, this large piece of land has so many reported UFO sightings that a team of scientists purchased it for private study. The wide-open space will give you a better, clearer look at Utah’s night sky, where maybe — just maybe — you’ll see something strange. So, if you love to camp and you love aliens, this is the place to be. Stonehenge, England Lastly, there’s Stonehenge. a 10,000-year-old relic hailed as a huge mystery by both historians and scientists around the world. The large structure is made of 25-ton stones stones, and sourced from a quarry some 140 miles away, so it’s hard to believe that it was formed so many centuries ago. It’s still unclear who could have built it, what it was used for, and how they had the tools to do so. Beyond Stonehenge, fans of mysterious phenomena can travel a few miles away to see a number of ancient crop circles. These elaborate shapes are embedded deep into the ground and are somehow perfectly coordinated. If you ever find yourself across the pond, be sure to check this amazing site out for its historic and mysterious appeal. What other destinations around the world are perfect for alien enthusiasts? Tell us about it in the comments below!
