Do You Believe?
Over the years, many have come forward with shocking tales of alien and UFO sightings. If you're looking for a real-life paranormal experience, these might be the best places to visit. However, if you'd rather not tempt fate, well, you might want to steer clear.
Extraterrestrial Highway, Nevada
The Extraterrestrial Highway—or Nevada State Route 375—is known for its eventful night sky. Witnesses have seen many odd sightings of unexplainable lights.
Through The Desert
Close to Area 51 and Nellis Air Force Base, this infamous highway cuts straight through the empty desert. Luckily, those hoping to catch sight of something paranormal will have fantastic visibility thanks to the lack of light pollution.
An Alien Inn
Near the middle of the highway, UFO enthusiasts can make a pit stop in the town of Rachel. The Little A'Le'Inn is a punny place to rest one's head, but is also a great spot to meet people and talk about alien sightings.
Nacza Lines, Peru
The Nacza Lines are equal parts beautiful and puzzling. Dating back to 450 to 600 CE, a pre-Inca civilization likely created these sprawling geoglyphs.
A Beautiful Mystery
Supposedly, this ancient civilization gathered soil and stones from the Nacza Plain and put down unbelievable impressions of animals. Some examples include a monkey, a spider, and a hummingbird.
What Was The Purpose?
However, considering that these massive works of art can only be seen at a distance, it makes one question how it was even possible to make these etchings in the first place. And that's where the paranormal theories come into play.
Alien Communication
Some believe that the Nacza Lines may have been created to communicate with aliens, or were made by aliens themselves. Others think that the lines were meant to send a bigger message into the universe, or to attract other lifeforms to earth.
Roswell, New Mexico
Known as the "UFO capital of the world," Roswell has quite a reputation. In 1947, an alien spaceship supposedly crashed near it, captivating the minds of paranormal lovers ever since.
The UFO Festival
Roswell has fully embraced its history, hosting an annual UFO Festival that covers all things extraterrestrial. There is also a wide variety of presentations that delve into true accounts of paranormal encounters and abductions, as well as government secrets, ancient aliens, and more.
Hoia Baciu Forest, Romania
While Hoia Baciu may be best known for being haunted, it also has a unique paranormal history which hearkens back to the late 1960s.
Unexplainable Lights
Reportedly, a biologist saw some strange lights above the forest and snapped some pictures—but that was just the beginning.
Flying Orbs
It wasn't long before an army technician also saw something bizarre, photographing what seemed to be flying orbs. During the 1970s, others reported seeing similar UFOs in the area.
Strange Feelings
Overall, Hoia Baciu Forest is home to a number of creepy stories. Visitors claim to have "strange feelings," hear odd voices, and make paranormal sightings. There are also stories about mysterious disappearances that are not for the faint of heart.
Wycliffe Well, Australia
Now, if you're looking for the UFO captial of Australia, Wycliffe Well is the place to go. As far back as the 1940s, there have been people claiming to see extraterrestrials.
No Good Answers
There are no good explanations for the strange sightings in Wycliffe Well—not even the Pine Gap US satellite surveillance station can provide answers. But there is something that sets it apart.
All Things Alien
Local business owner Lew Farkas certainly capitalized on the town's wild reputation. He decorated his restaurant and hotel with all things paranormal. Murals and sculptures of aliens and UFOs define this kitschy, yet fitting, attraction.
Khao Kala, Thailand
Khao Kala has become known as Asia's Area 51—and for good reason. Thailand's supernatural history dates back to the late 1300s, with multiple reports of UFOs in the sky. But most recently, Khao Kala has become the hot spot for sightings.
Meet Me At The Buddha
The Wall Street Journal reported on Khao Kala UFO sightings in 2011. Apparently, there were so many of them that a Buddha Statue became a meeting spot for believers of the supernatural. The theories coming out of Khao Kala are mind-boggling.
Portals To Planets
Some believe that there is a portal on Khao Kala mountain. These witnesses have shared their eyebrow-raising experiences with the press.
For instance, one claimed to be in contact with inhabitants of Pluto, while others said they were in contact with the planet "Loku" from the Milky Way.
UFO-Loving Foodies
Whether you manage to catch a glimpse of paranormal at Khao Kala or not, the journey is well worth it because the Nakhon Sawan neighborhood has a reputation for excellent cuisine.
Varginha, Brazil
The Serra do Espinhaço biosphere is home to a multitude of interesting creatures, including woolly spider monkeys and maned wolves. But some believe it's also the home to extraterrestrials.
Real Evidence
In 1996, locals asserted that they had found a lifeless alien body on the outskirts of town—and there's a good reason for all the believers.
A Shocking Cover-Up
When it comes to UFO destinations, it's not unusual to find an army base in the vicinity—and there is indeed a base close to Varginha.
According to the swirling rumors, the Brazilian authorities plotted a cover-up of a crash that took the lives of real aliens. Apparently, there were three witnesses—women who'd spotted the mysterious crash on their walk home.
A Flying Saucer
Though the authorities might want to bury any paranormal evidence, the town has embraced the alien rumors with open arms—so much so that in 2001, they constructed a water tower shaped as a flying saucer, the Nave Espacial de Varginha.
The Truth Is Out There
Varginha has become such a UFO hotspot, it even hosted the UFO research conference, which likely explored the many paranormal mysteries that have occurred in the surrounding area.
Emilcin, Poland
The village of Emilcin is the setting of one of the most jaw-dropping alien stories. In May 1978, a local named Jan Wolski allegedly had an encounter with extraterrestrials.
An Abduction
70-year-old Wolski claimed that he'd been driving a cart when aliens abducted him and brought him to their spacecraft.
Under Examination
While being held by these aliens, Wolski claimed that they examined his body. After being returned home, he began spreading his bizarre story.
A Story Worth Remembering
Wolski's unique experience attracted the interest of psychologists, comic book artists, and even filmmakers. In 2005, a monument was even built in remembrance of his captivating story—and quite fittingly, it reads, "The truth will still amaze us".
Bermuda Triangle, Atlantic Ocean
Most people have heard of the infamous Bermuda Triangle as the sight where airplanes and ships mysteriously vanish. With decades of material to draw from, the UFO conspiracy theorists have taken full advantage of Bermuda Triangle's dicey history.
A Perfectly Good Reason
Professionals turn to science to explain these disappearances, citing human error, severe storms, and malfunctioning equipment as perfectly good reasons.
Time Portals
As well, the sheer size of the Bermuda Triangle might explain the high rate of tragic incidents. However, for those with a taste of the paranormal, the disappearances can be easily attributed to time portals or UFOs.
Stonehenge, Great Britain
Stonehenge is a mystery that has captivated the minds of archaeologists everywhere. Dating back to 2500 BCE and oriented to the stars, the structures are comprised of massive sarsen stones (which weigh up to 30 tons) and blue stones (which are around two to five tons).
A Mysterious Feat
But what's so mysterious about Stonehenge? Well, the large sarsen stones likely came from the West Woods in Wiltshire, while the smaller stones came from far away—likely southwest Wales, which is over 150 miles from the site.
Alien Involvement
As transporting these heavy material to Salisbury Plain would have been a difficult feat, many have theorised that aliens were behind the construction of Stonehenge.