category : Historic Forts
Located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area near the tip of the Sandy Hook peninsula overlooking the entrance to New York Harbor, this fort played a key role in harbor defense and navigation since 1764 when the Sandy Hook Lighthouse (the oldest operating lighthouse in America) was built.

Hours: Open all year
Address: off Rt. 36 at Sandy Hook
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Our Website:www.nps.gov/gate

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Twin Lights of Navesink Lighthouse Historic Site

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Highlands, NJ Lighthouses

Sandy Hook Bird Observatory

Great bird viewing, 300

Highlands, NJ Birdwatching

Fort Hancock

Located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area near the tip of the Sandy Hook peninsula overlooking the entrance to New York Harbor, this fort played a key role in harbor defense and navigation since 1764 when the Sandy Hook Lighthouse (the oldest operating lighthouse in America)

Highlands, NJ Historic Forts

Sandy Hook Visitor Center

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

Highlands, NJ Visitors Centers

Highlands Bay Avenue District

Unique nautical craft specialty shops, fine &

Highlands, NJ Other Attractions

Things to do Historic Forts near Highlands, NJ

Fort Hancock

Located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area near the tip of the Sandy Hook peninsula overlooking the e...