1State Park · Wantage Township, Sussex County
High Point State Park
The highest point in New Jersey, with a monument on the summit and views over three states.
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Big views
The best lookouts in New Jersey, from mountain summits to lighthouse galleries.
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New Jersey is not known for its views, which is exactly why these places surprise people. Most of the big ones are on the Kittatinny Ridge in the northwest, but the skyline from Liberty State Park and the coast from a lighthouse gallery are just as memorable.
2State Forest · Hardwick Township, Warren County
Worthington State Forest
The steep, rocky climb up Mount Tammany ends at a cliff-top view straight down into the Delaware Water Gap.
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3State Forest · Sandyston Township, Sussex County
Stokes State Forest
You can drive almost to the top of Sunrise Mountain, where a stone pavilion on the Appalachian Trail looks out over the ridge and valleys.
4State Park · Jersey City, Hudson County
Liberty State Park
The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the whole Manhattan skyline across the water, best at sunset.
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5State Historic Site · Atlantic City, Atlantic County
Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
From the gallery of New Jersey's tallest lighthouse the coast stretches away in both directions.
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