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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

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Sandy Hook Nike Launch Site

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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Christ Church Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury, New Jersey

Christ Church Shrewsbury

One of New Jersey's oldest churches is a historical treasure trove.
6 miles from Highlands
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War pigeon G.I. Joe mounted and on display at Fort Monmouth.

Oceanport, New Jersey

G.I. Joe

A decorated war pigeon stands guard in eternal taxidermied rest at his alma mater.
6 miles from Highlands
Bell Labs water tower

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
Karl Jansky Monument

Holmdel, New Jersey

Karl Jansky Monument

A monument commemorating the discoverer of radio astronomy.
9 miles from Highlands
Satellite antennae at the Holmdel Teleport.

Holmdel, New Jersey

Holmdel Teleport

This giant satellite antenna services the transmission needs of government agencies and cable programmers.
9 miles from Highlands
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