Steamboats and Railroads to the Jersey Shore

Sandy Hook POST Museum 28 Kearney Rd, Sandy Hook, NJ, United States

Discover Sandy Hook's long history of rest and relaxation!Before the automobile was invented discover how people could travel quickly to get to the seashore during summertime from right after the Civil War to well into the 1900's. Be they common or famous people, they used a fast and efficient system of steamboats and railroads to stay…

Safe Harbor: An Afternoon Hike to the Hook

Parking Lot M North Bragg Road, Middletown Township, NJ, United States

Join us for a two mile history hike along Sandy Hook's Fisherman's Trail out to the tip! Spectacular views of New York Harbor!Join a ranger for an afternoon hike to the tip of Sandy Hook and see New York Harbor like never before! From lightships and the Sandy Hook Pilots to the modern-day Coast Guard,…

Fort Hancock Walking Tour

Sandy Hook Lighthouse 84 Mercer Road, Highlands, NJ, United States

A ranger-led guided tour around historical army site, Fort Hancock. Fun for the whole family! Free!Take a stroll around Fort Hancock with a ranger on a guided tour and learn about everything from gun batteries to beaches. Be sure to bring a lot of water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Wear comfortable shoes, and dress appropriately…