Highlands Travel 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.

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Staff was incredibly helpful and pleasant. Very clean and great location
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
room is tiny and clean, staff is professional
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Soho Grand Hotel
I did not eat breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
It is a wonderful place to stay.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

East Village Hotel
Great experience, great stay. Only wish parking was available, but I understand this was more a boutique type hotel than a big corporation. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Aura Hotel Brooklyn
Great and highly recommended with a very very very nice staff
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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
- One World Trade Center
- Wall Street
- 5th Avenue
- New York University
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Brooklyn Bridge
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Liberty State Park
- Battery Park
- Newport Centre
- The High Line Park
- Hoboken Waterfront
- Ellis Island
- Washington Square Park
- Madison Square Park
- Union Square Park






