Highlands

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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 Jersey Shore. The park includes seven miles of ocean beaches, salt marshes, hiking trails and…

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Things to Do in Highlands

Find your way.

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

Fort Hancock

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

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Highlands Bay Avenue District

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Crack-a-Dawn II

Sport fishing charters.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Sandy Hook Bird Observatory

Great bird viewing, 300 species of birds.

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More road, less rush.

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

Sandy Hook Visitor Center

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

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A place to slow down.

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

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant and Marina

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