Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Where to stay in Highlands

Sandy Hook
Travellers like the parks in Sandy Hook, and Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area is a top attraction you might want to visit.

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
clean room; nice staff
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Conrad New York Downtown
Clean and fancy hotel. Supportive staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

East Village Hotel
I have stayed here 3 times now and everytime it is enjoyable and no complaints
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
Everything - free laundry was the best part!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Aura Hotel Brooklyn
Clean hotel, welcoming staff, prompt check-in and clean room.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Highlands. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Sandy Hook Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Highlands when you stop by Sandy Hook Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Twin Lights State Historic Site
You can learn about the history of Highlands with a trip to Twin Lights State Historic Site. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
- Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area
- Statue of Liberty
- Wall Street
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- 5th Avenue
- One World Trade Center
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Battery Park
- Liberty State Park
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens
- Newport Centre
- Gramercy Park
- Hoboken Waterfront
- Prospect Park
- The High Line Park
- New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
- Washington Square Park
- PNC Bank Art Center
- Museum of Sex
- New York Stock Exchange
- Belmar Beach and Boardwalk
- Madison Square Park

