Don't forget the binoculars or telescope. This beverage has been known to help watchers locate even the most cleverly concealed UFOs. Joe's wife, Pat, runs the restaurant. Top off your tank. Day Two Depart Rachel for Tonopah.
Drive time is just under two hours.
Go west on State Route 375 for 62 miles to its junction with U.S. Highway 6. Continue west for another 49 miles to its junction with U.S. Highway 95 and the historic town of Tonopah. Founded in 1900, Tonopah was once an important silver and gold mining town. Perched on a craggy mountain top, it retains the look of a real wild west town. For an overview of area history, stop in at the Central Nevada Museum at the south end of town.