• Overview

    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.

  • Amenities

    Activities
    • Guided Tours
    • Self-guided tours
  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

      • The WindMill
        10.6 MI
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      • Bell Works
        11.0 MI
        732-226-8818
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      • Pier Village
        11.3 MI
        732-923-0100
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      • Mister C's Beach Bistro
        15.9 MI
        732-531-3665
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      • Liberty House Restaurant
        17.0 MI
        201-395-0300
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      • Maritime Parc
        17.0 MI
        201-413-0050
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      • The Starving Artists at Days
        17.4 MI
        732-988-1007
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      • Brightside Tavern
        17.7 MI
        201-435-1234
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    •  Lodging

      • Blue Bay Inn
        3.9 MI
        732-708-9600
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      • Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Long Branch
        4.3 MI
        732-542-1234
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      • Leonardo Motel
        4.6 MI
        732-291-9527
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      • SeaScape Manor
        5.0 MI
        732-291-8467
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      • BeachWalk at Sea Bright
        5.6 MI
        732-842-8450
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      • The Hub, BW Signature Collection
        7.3 MI
        732-671-3400
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      • The Oyster Point Hotel
        8.4 MI
        732-702-3132
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      • Molly Pitcher Inn
        8.5 MI
        732-203-5187
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    •  Activities

      • Sandy Hook Lighthouse
        0.2 MI
        732-872-5970
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      • New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium
        0.3 MI
        732-872-1300
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      • New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail
        1.0 MI
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      • Classic Boat Rides
        3.7 MI
        732-337-9292
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      • Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina
        3.7 MI
        732-291-1670
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      • Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor
        3.7 MI
        732-291-1670
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      • Mt. Mitchell Scenic Overlook
        3.7 MI
        732-842-4000
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      • New Jersey Sailing Center
        3.8 MI
        732-319-6791
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    •  Events

      • Fall Taste of Highlands
        Oct. 14, 2023
        4.2 MI
        732-291-4713
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      • Boo Brew By the Bay
        Oct. 21, 2023
        4.2 MI
        732-291-4713
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      • 6th Annual Howl-O-Ween
        Oct. 28, 2023
        4.2 MI
        732-291-4713
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      • Dunbar Repertory Co. Presents Repurchased Book-Reading and Q&A Session
        Oct. 8, 2023
        5.1 MI
        732-706-4100
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      • New Jersey Symphony: Schumann's Cello Concerto
        Oct. 21, 2023
        8.7 MI
        800-255-3476
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      • New Jersey Symphony: Jurassic Park in Concert
        Oct. 27, 2023
        8.7 MI
        800-255-3476
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      • The Ashley Lauren Foundation Fun Run 2023
        Oct. 14, 2023
        10.2 MI
        732-414-1625
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      • Welcome to Matteson!
        Oct. 13, 2023
        11.1 MI
        732-229-3166
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      •   Activities

        Sandy Hook Lighthouse
        0.2 MI
        732-872-5970
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      •   Activities

        New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium
        0.3 MI
        732-872-1300
        View >
      •   Activities

        New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail
        1.0 MI
        View >
      •   Activities

        Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor
        3.7 MI
        732-291-1670
        View >
      •   Activities

        Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina
        3.7 MI
        732-291-1670
        View >
      •   Activities

        Classic Boat Rides
        3.7 MI
        732-337-9292
        View >
      •   Activities

        Mt. Mitchell Scenic Overlook
        3.7 MI
        732-842-4000
        View >
      •   Activities

        New Jersey Sailing Center
        3.8 MI
        732-319-6791
        View >
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