Is there anything stranger to see on Earth than evidence of extraterrestrial life?

Well, there’s one place in the United States that’s apparently great for spotting alien spaceships: the UFO Watchtower, located about two miles north of Hopper, Colorado. Easily one of the strangest places in the U.S., let alone Colorado, this roadside attraction promises vortex vibes and the chance to see a UFO.

Thanks to its location in the vast San Luis Valley, the UFO Watchtower provides a stunning, clear look at the night sky — so even if you don’t see anything, um, alien, you still have the chance to admire a truly remarkable starry night sky. Stopping by during the day? Don’t worry, it’s still a bizarre and worthwhile place to visit: There’s a healing garden that’s filled with mementos from other travelers and definitely worth a look. It’s allegedly built on two vortexes, so the owner encourages visitors to leave a token behind for the vortices’ good energy.

The UFO Watchtower promises a clear look at the night sky. It's right by the Sangre de Cristo mountain range and Great Sand Dunes National Park, which have been the home of many unexplained nighttime visitations.
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You can even pay a tiny fee to camp out here.
TripAdvisor/Robert E
Of course, the UFO Watchtower offers strange and bizarre sights during the day, too. Just check out the healing garden, which is filled with tokens left by fellow tourists.
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The idea is to appease the two "vortexes" the UFO Watchtower is built upon and receive good energy for the road.
Andi S/TripAdvisor
Plus, there is alien memorabilia just about everywhere at this unique roadside attraction. There's even a gift shop, don't worry!
TripAdvisor/Purplefrizbee
Plenty of people have claimed to see UFOs and aliens here... maybe you will, too.
TripAdvisor/Odie@Pop91

Each car visiting just has to pay a tiny fee to access the UFO Watchtower!

Have you visited the UFO Watchtower? Did you leave anything behind in the healing garden? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments! If you’re a fan of odd places and you know one you think we’d love, we invite you to tell us about it on our nomination page.

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UFO Watchtower, CO-17, Center, CO 81125, USA