Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty featuring a bay or harbour, a city and a high-rise building
A welcome sight for generations of immigrants as they arrived in New York Harbor, Lady Liberty stands as a beacon of hope and freedom to all who lay eyes on her.

Gifted to the United States of America by the people of France in 1886, the Statue of Liberty marked the friendship between the two countries and memorialised over a hundred years of American independence. It has stood in New York Harbor ever since, the first thing new immigrants fleeing famine and persecution would see as they arrived in search of a new life in the land of the free.

Reaching 92 metres at its highest point, the Statue makes for an imposing and awe-inspiring sight. It is a feat of technological genius achieved by collaboration between the sculptor Bartholdi and the engineer Eiffel. If you have an hour to spare, the National Park Service runs tours detailing the history of the Monument and the island which it calls home. Audio tours are also available if you’d prefer to make your own way around.

Having been closed for renovations, the Statue’s viewing platform is now open once more. Brave the queues and climb all the way to the Torch for an unrivalled panorama of the harbour from its twenty-five windows. Tickets are available at the ferry terminal but places are limited so you may want to book online beforehand.

Ferries to Liberty Island leave from Battery Park, which can be reached by numerous bus and subway lines from all over New York. As well as the Statue of Liberty, you can choose to visit the Immigration Museum at nearby Ellis Island where millions of immigrants were processed as they entered the USA in search of the American dream.

The processing centre itself closed down in 1954, but the museum which is now housed on the site makes for a fascinating visit. It is a touching place which documents the history of migration to the States through the stories of people’s hopes and fears, displayed in video, photographs and interactive displays.

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25 Feb 2020

We used the FREE Staten Island ferry to get a great view of the Statue of Liberty rather than paying to visit Liberty Island.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
24 Feb 2020

Cannot now go inside the Statue of Liberty, but worth the organised boat trip (at a small charge) to see Statue close up. The Staten Island Ferry is free, but does not go very close to the statue.

4/5 - Good

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3 Dec 2019

Great to visit and you can climb up so far if you have the time and energy.

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18 Nov 2019

We took the water taxi which goes all the way around and then drops you off by the High Line which was also a brilliant walk which leads you to meat packing district and Chelsea market area.

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5 Nov 2019

Allow plenty of time, unless you go early in the morning, as the queues were horrendous !

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27 Oct 2019

This was incredibly busy, try and capitalise on the fact your body clock is out of synch when you wake early go then. We got the first boat out of the day, the queue on return wrapped round battery park. Tickets are collected from castle Clinton in battery park whether you have a attraction pass or not. Be prepared for security measures ie scanners etc drinks were taken as were explosive (can of impulse spray). When we got off the boat everyone headed right too lady liberty, we went the opposite way and went up to the observatory deck on top of the museum, beautiful view of Manhattan skyline all too ourselves....priceless!

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