Most people don’t know there’s a motel and restaurant in Arizona that are prime spots for attracting aliens from all planets – as well as humanoids from planet Earth. If you’ve yet to discover this fun, themed motel and restaurant, then take a peek below at the extraterrestrial fun you can have while chowing down on some traditional food from planet Earth.

The Space Age Restaurant is located adjacent to the Space Age Motel in Gila Bend, southwest of Phoenix.
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And whether you're staying here overnight, or just materializing for a meal at this fun themed eatery, you won't soon forget a stop at this alien welcome center.
The Space Age Motel and Restaurant was conceived and built in the mid 1960s by Al Stovall, a past president of Best Western motels.
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Stovall's fascination with NASA and the space program played a big role in the theme of his new motel. Back in those days, the motel lobby was adorned with autographed images of the astronauts.

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The motel and restaurant (originally a coffee shop) have undergone a few renovations since the 60s, but the overall space theme has prevailed.
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Futuristic spaceships adorn the walls of the Space Age Restaurant, while a huge spaceship sits atop the motel lobby. It's 28 feet in diameter and 28 feet high and, at night, it lights up as if ready for take off.
All-day dining is available in the Space Age Restaurant, where your food arrives with a smile from the friendly staff.
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The menu has a wide variety of traditional American fare including an out-of-this-world breakfast, lunar lunch items, and extraterrestrial dinners. Southwest favorites are available as well.
No alien visitor's center would be complete without a gift shop... because every alien needs at least one coffee mug from a visit to planet Earth.
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The Space Age Restaurant is located at 401 E Pima St., Gila Bend, AZ 85337. It’s open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Learn more on their official website.

Who doesn’t love a fun, family-themed restaurant? Discover some Wild West eateries here in Arizona in this previous article!

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