Highlands

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Fort Hancock

Located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area near the tip of the Sandy Hook peninsula overlooking the entrance to New York Harbor, this fort played a…

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Things to Do in Highlands

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area

Sandy Hook is a 2,044-acre barrier beach peninsula at the northern tip of the New…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area

Life-guarded beaches in summer, hiking trails and summer evening beach concerts.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Highlands Bay Avenue District

Unique nautical craft specialty shops, fine & casual, waterfront dining.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Sandy Hook Bird Observatory

Great bird viewing, 300 species of birds.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Sandy Hook Visitor Center

Located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. Exhibits and information on…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Crack-a-Dawn II

Sport fishing charters.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant and Marina

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

America's oldest operating lighthouse is on the grounds of Fort Hancock in the Sandy Hook…

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