Highlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a prominent tower, and flags.
A sunset over a beach with rocks in the foreground and a sailboat in the distance.
A historic stone building with a tower marked "1862" and a turret.
A sunset over a grassy field with three historic buildings.
A house on a sandy dune with a wooden fence in the foreground.

Our guide on where to stay in Highlands

Find the best Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A house on a sandy dune with a wooden fence in the foreground.
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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

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is AU$613 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$613
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,078 reviews)
"Nice place, was a bit noisy at 4am on the street. I think it was people leaving the rooftop club"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
TWA Hotel at JFK Airport

TWA Hotel at JFK Airport

4 out of 5
One Idlewild Drive Jamaica NY
The price is AU$450 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$450
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino and UBS Arena are ...
TWA Hotel at JFK Airport
Holiday Inn Newark International Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Newark International Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
160 Frontage Road Newark NJ
The price is AU$174 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$174
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,661 reviews)
"It had all we were looking for!"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Newark International Airport by IHG
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Cozy Bayside Retreat - King Bed - Fire Pit - Minutes to Sandy Hook & NYC Ferry

Cozy Bayside Retreat - King Bed - Fire Pit - Minutes to Sandy Hook & NYC Ferry

Highlands NJ
Stay at this apartment in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach and One Willow are located ...
Cozy Bayside Retreat - King Bed - Fire Pit - Minutes to Sandy Hook & NYC Ferry
Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

4 out of 5
130 Duane Street New York NY
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in New York. Enjoy daily housekeeping and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street

4 out of 5
110 Wall St New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,126 reviews)
"It was great. Loved the studio room and location is close to everything"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
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Stay near popular Highlands attractions

A white lighthouse and a white house with a red roof.

Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

8.4/10 (30 reviews)
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.
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