Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Highlands
Our guide on 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.

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"Superb in all aspects, great room, great staff. On site food was amazing"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
"We decided to leave the hotel . We stayed there last week and the hotel was a mess and the staff was rude. When we got there the room wasn’t ready and we were told to wait in the restaurant. Went to the restaurant and was told we were in the wrong spot and we had to move because we couldn’t get service ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026

Holiday Inn Newark International Airport by IHG
"Bar was great."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
"Overall, a very comfortable long-term stay for a business traveler. It has free laundry and some common spaces to have food, as well as a small kitchen and plenty of storage. The location is pretty good, five to ten minutes to go to the subway."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

East Village Hotel
"Shame on Expedia for featuring such a misleading listing. This is a 4-story walkup tenement rooming house, not a hotel. Expedia does not disclose the fact that there is no elevator, no staff on the premises and it’s exceptionally confusing to enter the property. The address says 1st Avenue; the door ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026

One Dutch Hotel
"Great hidden spot. Crazy size for NyC"
Reviewed on 24 May 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.
- Statue of Liberty
- 5th Avenue
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- One World Trade Center
- Wall Street
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Battery Park
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Belmar Beach and Boardwalk
- Liberty State Park
- Ellis Island
- Prospect Park
- Hoboken Waterfront
- Washington Square Park
- The High Line Park
- Hudson River Park

