Highlands

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

America's oldest operating lighthouse is on the grounds of Fort Hancock in the Sandy Hook Unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area. Open weekends April-November.

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Things to Do in Highlands

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant and Marina

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More road, less rush.

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

Crack-a-Dawn II

Sport fishing charters.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Sandy Hook Bird Observatory

Great bird viewing, 300 species of birds.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Sandy Hook Visitor Center

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Highlands Bay Avenue District

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

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More road, less rush.

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

Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Fort Hancock

Located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area near the tip of…

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