Statue of Liberty

If you have a free half day in NYC, I highly recommend visiting this national monument! At $25 per person (includes ferry ticket, admission to both Liberty island and Ellis Island) via Statue City Cruises, it's also a highly affordable thing to do! Definitely buy tickets online ahead of time.

We caught the ferry from the Battery on Manhattan, and it took about 40 mins to get onto the ferry itself due to the security line. Then we were on our way! It was a short 15 min ride to Liberty Island. We had tickets with pedestal access, which had amazing views of the NYC skyline. We also went to the neighboring Ellis Island, which had a really nice museum taking you through the timeline of immigration in the US and had a cool walkthrough exhibit of what immigrants encountered upon arriving. I learned a ton!

This feels silly to write a review about such an iconic monument, but here we are! Just wanted to make sure everyone who's on the fence about visiting know that it's definitely worth the effort and relatively low cost.

I have been in summer and winter, and both have their pros and cons. Summer is much better for photo taking due to the lesser amount of fog and snow, but it's also much more crowded in summer so we only went up to the crown in winter.

The interior, going up to the crown, has a very winding staircase that is quite a long trek up, so it definitely helps to be comfortable with tight spaces, heights, and in moderate-to-good shape for walking a lot on a steep incline

One you're at the top in the crown, there are such beautiful sights up there, from the pier of Liberty Island to the neat Manhattan views in the distance.

Summer is when we got our good views of the exterior, seeing the statue in all her glory when it wasn't so foggy or cold. Standing next to her pedestal and looking up makes you feel so small!

There are super cool things to see inside too, like the replica of her torch, the bronze recreation of her face how it looked before the oxidation, and the sonnet inscription by Emma Lazarus ("Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor...") that was originally at the pedestal of the statue.

So whether you go in winter or summer, to the base or all the way up to the crown, it's definitely worth a visit!

I remember coming to the Statue of Liberty as a kid and being too scared to look out the window once I climbed the spiral stairs. Apparently my kids are braver than me since they had no problem climbing the stairs and looking out. I do understand why someone who is afraid of heights would be nervous though - I could feel the ground shaking as we stood in the crown. Apparently the metal is designed to be flexible and move with the wind!

If you go, DO go first thing in the morning. I know it sucks to wake up early but the lines just grew exponentially as the day went on. Even with our 9am crown reservation, we still didn't get back on the ferry departing the Statue of Liberty until 12pm and felt rushed at Ellis Island because we were getting hungry.

As for the question - is it worth my limited time to lose an entire day at the Statue of Liberty? I thought it was worth it because the Statue of Liberty is so iconic and historical.

If you're not giving this lady five stars then go to take a hike, commie! The ferry is run very efficiently. The walk around the island is nice with terrific panoramas of NYC, Jersey, and Brooklyn.

What an unforgettable experience! From the surreal visit to the Statue of Liberty to soaking in its historic significance, my coworker and I were in awe. Despite the crowds, we thoroughly enjoyed snapping photos and soaking up the atmosphere. The museum, restaurant, and gift shop were delightful additions.
For first-time New York visitors, this is a must-see spot! It's worth every penny.

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

- "The New Colossus" (Poem by Emma Lazarus on a bronze plaque located in the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty)

I can still recall my first visit to the Statue of Liberty. I remember approaching it on the ferry and just being in awe of it. I tried to place myself in the shoes of the immigrants that came over here and saw this symbol of hope welcoming them to America for the first time. The statue's official name is "Liberty Enlightening the World" and it was meant to represent the friendship between two nations (the U.S. and France) and their shared values of liberty and democracy.

I try to visit the Statue of Liberty whenever I can on my visits to New York City. Even though it can take up a better part of your day, I still enjoy seeing the statue in person and learning about our nation's past. I have been to both the pedestal and to the crown. Getting to the crown involves going up a narrow spiral stairway and costs a little bit more in the ticket packages. The Crown itself has a limited capacity and only a certain number of visitors are allowed at a time (around 10-15 individuals). It is highly advised that you book your tickets in advance if you are planning on seeing the statue on your trip to Manhattan. I love going up to the pedestal or the crown and looking at the New York City skyline and the ships in the harbor.

The Statue of Liberty is located on a small island in the New York Harbor called Liberty Island. Liberty Island was once known as Bedloe's Island and can only be accessed by ferry. The island itself is federally owned and is pretty small. It probably takes about 30 minutes to walk around the whole island. They recently added the Statue of Liberty Museum in 2019 to the island. This museum was much needed and they did a nice job of putting it together. There are many artifacts and exhibits inside the museum that are worth checking out.

Both Liberty Island and Ellis Island make up the Statue of Liberty National Monument that was signed by FDR in 1937. The ferry takes you to both islands from either Battery Park at the southern tip of New York City or from New Jersey. There is a lot of security involved with boarding the ferries, so be prepared to wait in a line. On Liberty Island are gift shops, snack shops and coin-operated binoculars for viewing the New York Harbor. There are also snacks that you can purchase on the ferry ride over. You cannot take bags into the Statue of Liberty. But they do have affordable lockers near the pedestal with a security guard on hand.

The Statue of Liberty (also called Lady Liberty) was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and dedicated in 1886. It was a gift from France to commemorate the 1876 centennial of United States Independence. Both New York and New Jersey retain exclusive jurisdiction of both Liberty and Ellis Islands. The statue is designed after the Roman goddess of liberty Libertas. Lady Liberty holds a torch above her head in her right hand and the tabula ansata in her left hand (July 4, 1776 is inscribed in Roman numerals). The original torch was replaced in 1984 due to corrosion and can seen inside the Statue Museum.

Since it was constructed, The Statue of Liberty has played a huge role in pop culture. It has been featured on posters, coins, postage stamps, postcards, pictures and books. It has also been seen in movies, television shows and comic books. People are hired to dress up as Lady Liberty during tax season to promote businesses that will prepare your taxes. I have vague memories of my parents watching a 1983 TV special of Illusionist David Copperfield making the statue "disappear" in front of a live audience. There is a miniature version of it at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Today The Statue of Liberty remains a symbol of freedom and everyone should visit it at least once in their lifetime.

Take the ferry to check out the statue, ferry goes by quickly and you can explore as long as you need! Don't forget to walk around and check out the gift shop! A must when you're in nyc!

I haven't been to the Statue of Liberty since 94, and I recently found my way back during a trip to the city for my aunts 65th bday.
We met at castle Clinton and found our tour guide; we took a ferry over and then got to Liberty island.
I enjoyed that our guide gave us a lot of g
History and then allowed us to walk around.
Over all island is well maintained, clean, and offers a museum, 2 gift shops as well as the statue itself.
As a second generation American it held a deeper meaning for me as well.
If you have the chance to check it out, I think you should!

I know it considered a tourist trap but you can't underestimate the beauty and history of the Statue of Liberty. Located on an island close to the main island you need to take a ferry to reach it. For me is just something you need to do at least once.

Wow book this immediately!! You will not be disappointed! I have seen the Statue a few times from the Staten Island Ferry, but this felt so much more like a personal experience and is such a reasonable price for visiting it! We bought tickets to go up to the pedestal which we thought was SUCH a cool experience and highly recommend if you go here! We got the pedestal tickets a few days before we went, but if you want the crown it seems you have to book a month or two in advance! (Also, there is an elevator to the pedestal but only stairs for the crown so just be prepared!)

The boat will come about every 20 minutes to and from and go to the right side for the best views of the statue! Once there, we also loved how we could explore the island and statue on our own time! The museum was very cool to explore and we loved learning more about the history. The grounds are beautiful and it's large enough where we didn't feel too crowded and had plenty of great photo opportunities! Overall, highly recommend-don't miss out on this experience when you come to NYC!