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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Highlands

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Highlands, New Jersey

Updated November 1, 2016

Unusual Attractions in Highlands

Highlands, New Jersey

Sandy Hook Nike Launch Site

Rusting away on the edge of New Jersey are the remains of a Cold War missile launch site.

Highlands, New Jersey

Navesink Twin Lights

These unassuming lighthouses have seen the first reading of the Pledge of Allegiance, the first wireless transmission, and more than one mystery.

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Shrewsbury, New Jersey

Christ Church Shrewsbury

One of New Jersey's oldest churches is a historical treasure trove.

6 miles from Highlands

Oceanport, New Jersey

G.I. Joe

A decorated war pigeon stands guard in eternal taxidermied rest at his alma mater.

6 miles from Highlands

Holmdel, New Jersey

Bell Laboratories Transistor Water Tower

This water tower commemorates the invention of the transistor on this site in 1947.

9 miles from Highlands

Holmdel, New Jersey

Holmdel Teleport

This giant satellite antenna services the transmission needs of government agencies and cable programmers.

9 miles from Highlands

Long Branch, New Jersey

Garfield Tea House

A small structure built from used railroad ties honors the short term of America's 20th president.

9 miles from Highlands

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