things to do in highlands & surrounding area
EXPLORING HISTORY
EXPLORING HISTORY
EXPLORING HISTORY
Visit the famous Twin Lights of Navesink (built in 1862) and experience the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and New York City across Raritan Bay.
Visit Historic Fort Hancock, the Proving Ground and the Sandy Hook Lighthouse.
Visit the museum of the Historical Society of Highlands locate inside the Twin Lights of Navesink.
IN THE PARKS
EXPLORING HISTORY
EXPLORING HISTORY
Visit Joshua Huddy Park and learn about a distinguished American Patriot who was hung at this location during the Revolutionary War.
Visit Gertrude Ederle Park that honors the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1939.
Meditate by the sculpted statues in Veterans Park which honors victims of 9-11.
Visit historic Hartshorne Woods Park to hike, picnic and see one of the large guns from World War II.
ON THE WATER
EXPLORING HISTORY
ON THE WATER
Jump on a charter boat and go fishing in Sandy Hook and/or Raritan Bays. Or experience the sunsetting over Raritan Bay one of many cruses.
Rent a boat and explore the water ways.
Rent kayaks or canoes to enjoy the water front while also getting some exercise.
Go stand-up paddleboarding in the Shrewsbury River and/or Raritan Bay.
Get aboard one of the three-hour cruises to enjoy a beautiful sunset on Raritan Bay.
PHOTOGRAPHY
FISHING, CLAMMING & CRABBING
ON THE WATER
With more than 300 species of birds across the Shrewsbury River, start looking for and identifying them.
Take photographs of the town and don’t forget to visit some of the scenic overlooks facing Raritan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
FISHING, CLAMMING & CRABBING
FISHING, CLAMMING & CRABBING
FISHING, CLAMMING & CRABBING
Visit the James T. White Clam Depuration Plant to learn how native clams are purified before being sold, and then buy a bag of fresh clams at Certified Clam.
Try your hand at crabbing from a bridge or at the water’s edge.
BIKES & TRAILS
FISHING, CLAMMING & CRABBING
FISHING, CLAMMING & CRABBING
Rent bicycles of all times to explore the miles of trails that run to points beyond the town.
Walk across the Captain Joseph Azzolina Bridge that crosses the Shrewsbury River to Sea Bright and Sandy Hook.
Jog on any number of footpaths or along the white beaches of Sandy Hook.
Go horseback riding in nearby Navesink.
SWIMMING & SUNBATHING
SWIMMING & SUNBATHING
SWIMMING & SUNBATHING
Stroll along Popamora Beach to look for shells and sea glass.
Visit Gunnison Beach on Sandy Hook – a clothing optional beach.
Visit any of several beaches offering calm water suitable for young children.
EATING & DRINKING
SWIMMING & SUNBATHING
SWIMMING & SUNBATHING
Dine at many different restaurants to taste the delicacies of many various cuisines.
OTHER TOWNS & AREAS
SWIMMING & SUNBATHING
OTHER TOWNS & AREAS
Plan a day trip to New York City via ferry service on the Sea Streak which also offers a ‘sightseeing ticket’ if you don’t disembark and come back to Highlands. The trip is about 2 hours long.
EVENTS sponsored by the highlands business partnership
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FARMERS MARKET
FARMERS MARKET
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