Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty featuring a skyscraper, a city and a bay or harbour
This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world.

Few buildings conjure up as many emotions as New York’s iconic Statue of Liberty, an awe-inspiring symbol of freedom, hope and democracy standing proud on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.

One of the world’s most recognizable monuments, the 305-foot (92 meters) tall Statue of Liberty greeted weary immigrants travelling by boat to a better life during the 19th century. A gift to the United States from France in 1886 to commemorate the American Declaration of Independence, it has made countless appearances on television and in Hollywood films.

For those visiting today, a ferry trip to the island includes breathtaking views of the Manhattan harbor, city skyline and the statue. Ferries frequently depart at Battery Park in Lower Manhattan.

Guided tours, run by the National Park Service, clock in at just under an hour — perfect for tourists with packed schedules — and provide a general overview of the island and the statue’s long history. Self-guided audio tours are also available for the more autonomous. Whichever you choose, be sure to join the line to ascend to the statue’s crown. Closed to the public following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and again for renovations in 2011, the platform is now up and running. There are 25 glass windows serving up 360-degree views of New York that are well worth the slow-winding line up to the top.

Less than a mile north of Liberty Island is the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, a worthy stop for those intrigued by New York’s immigration history. Until 1954, Ellis Island was a processing center for millions of people seeking asylum or a new start in the United States. The museum, housed in the island’s historic main building, has self-guided exhibits crammed with fascinating photographs, artifacts, prints, videos and interactive displays that capture the hopes and struggles of the city’s immigrant population.

The Statue of Liberty is located in the New York Harbor, between Lower Manhattan and Staten Island. Catch a ferry at Battery Park, on many bus and subway lines.

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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.

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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.

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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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Verified traveller
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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