Highlands

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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

Let the road decide.

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

Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant and Marina

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Crack-a-Dawn II

Sport fishing charters.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Sandy Hook Visitor Center

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

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Sandy Hook Bird Observatory

Great bird viewing, 300 species of birds.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Highlands Bay Avenue District

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

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area

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

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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

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

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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…

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