Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
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The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.
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  • Jodi307
    566 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Iconic!
    While there are lots of things to do in NYC, arguably none are more iconic than visiting the Statue of Liberty! Be sure to book your tickets through the National Park Service authorized concessionaire, City Cruises, as there are plenty of scammers out there. Also, note that your ticket will include a trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Plan to spend at least a half-day, if not a full day, visiting both. (Both islands have a cafe for lunch, FYI) I recommend getting the earliest tickets as that's the best way to avoid crowds. If you depart from Battery Park, you'll go to the Statue of Liberty first and if you depart from New Jersey, you'll go to Ellis Island first. There's an option to purchase access to the top of the pedestal or to the top of the crown, but note that both options include lots of steps and they book up well in advance, so plan ahead for either of them. (We did pedestal access and it was definitely worth it for the views of NYC!) Visiting the Statue of Liberty can easily be a highlight of your trip to New York.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 October 2023
  • Rebecccaaaa
    Crawley, United Kingdom30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Can you visit New York without going here
    An amazing experience. We booked in advance and managed to get 2 of the limited tickets to access the statues crown. It’s a long climb up and down a steep spiral staircase, however, it’s well worth the climb. The only slight negative is the slow boarding and exiting of the ferry’s, you just have to be patient. Would highly recommend.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 October 2023
  • A Midlife Adventure
    Dursley, United Kingdom2,768 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You have to go when in New York
    Not as imposing as I first imagined but still an excellent visit. We used the audio guide and it allowed us to walk around the island, see everything there is to see and learn about the history of the place. There is a large cafe on site if you are hungry As previous reviews state ensure you buy your tickets from the official website. We took the first ferry from Battery Park and it wasn’t too crowded. We spent between 1.5 to 2 hrs on the island before picking up the ferry again to Ellis Island. There wasn’t a massive queue and the ferry across this stretch was quick and easy.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 October 2023
  • The Trusty Trip Gal!
    England, United Kingdom243 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Lady Liberty 🗽
    The Statue Of Liberty is stunning and I believe the icon of New York City! I have visited Liberty Island a few years ago and it was great to see her up close! It’s a very nice atmosphere on the island! We was going to go on the island this time but we was tricked by another sales company “Big City Tourism” to go on their cruise which goes around the island, not actually on the island. They told us there was no point going on the island as the Crown view in the Liberty Statue was closed. I’m not very happy with that company as we have found out the Crown was indeed open. I would definitely visit again but go on the right ferry with the company I used back in 2016 and go on the island!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 October 2023
  • Sue F
    Folkestone, United Kingdom186 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazy
    An absolutely iconic experience, we were luck enough to get tickets for the crown . Which is well worth the walk up nearly 300 steps in total . Liberty island has a wonderful view of Manhattan as well as being able to see the statue from every possible angle .
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 October 2023
  • SylviaTourstein
    1,316 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Statue of Liberty ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sylvia 4-star = amazing
    It is essential to consider which tickets to purchase when planning a visit. With no additional ticket purchase, everyone can walk around the bottom of Fort Wood, the base structure with 11 points, and see Lady Liberty from the ground below. The Crown Ticket gives you 162 winding steps up from the top of the pedestal with small window views out of the crown. The Pedestal Ticket, offers 215 steps, or the option to take the elevator up and/or down. By the time you’ll wait in line, you’ll be walking back down from a visit vs. still waiting to go up. Both offer unique opportunities to explore the statue in more detail. With either of these tickets, explore the museum inside the pedestal, which is different from the Museum of the Statue of Liberty. Take lots of pictures, look back on them later to reminisce. For some people this is a once in a lifetime visit, get the earliest time reservation and plan on staying all day. Lunch is available at 3 different kiosks on Liberty Island. As soon as you know the dates, book the tickets. The times and spaces are reserved and will sell out. Crown does sell out faster than Pedestal. 7 to 8 years old is the youngest I would recommend, the subject matter can quickly become boring to a younger child, not allowing the adults in the group to fully take in the significance of this historical site. If you have trouble walking or climbing stairs, do not purchase the pedestal or crown tickets. Just enjoy the views from below.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 November 2023
  • Carter P
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best $30 a tourist can spend in New York.
    If you want to get a sense of Manhattan’s scale but can’t afford a helicopter ride, spend $28 on this Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour. You won’t regret it. A photograph simply doesn’t do justice to the magnificent skyline which just keeps growing as the ferry pulls away from Battery Park. Eventually the uptown skyscrapers are also in view, along with the Brooklyn Bridge. And just when you finally lean back and take a breath, lady liberty hones into view. I stopped at Ellis Island on the way back and took in the immigrant experience which is heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure. Such a great value trip. Enjoy.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 3 November 2023
  • Kdawg282
    Doylestown, Pennsylvania1,589 contributions
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    Pedestal views!
    Had a fantastic visit to the statue in September! I was able to secure pedestal tickets and I highly recommend going up there, the views were fantastic! We were lucky to go on a weekday and it wasn’t busy. Go early and make sure to reserve in advance!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 November 2023
  • therichastill
    Stevenage, United Kingdom3,414 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb Views from the Ferry
    I was visiting New York City on a budget and had limited time and resources to do everything I wanted to and as a result I tried to do as much as I could as cheaply as I could. I had done my homework prior to arriving and one of the YouTube clips I had watched said that the best way to see the Statue of Liberty is to take the Staten Island ferry from the terminal next to Battery Park as this will give you some great views and to make sure you are on the right hand side of the ferry. I arrived at the terminal and did not have long to wait for a ferry. I visited in October 2023 and the ferry was running every 30 minutes throughout the day apart from at peak times when it was more frequent. The ferry left the terminal and as well as great views of the Financial District you also get excellent views of Ellis Island and Liberty Island including Lady Liberty herself. I was impressed at how she is almost the first thing you would see as you enter the bay. What hope this must have brought to people as they arrived in the USA!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 4 November 2023
  • JohnHart_13
    216 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visit in November
    We booked the tickets (via City Cruses) to get to the pedestal, on-line from the UK, we wanted to get to the crown but that was fully booked for the rest of 2023. There are approximately 200 steps up and down to get up there but the climb is worth it. Apart from the statue and the iconic picture opportunities, there is a small but very informative museum and a cafe (which didn't rip you off as much as I was expecting) and gift shop. It wasn't raining when we went and I guess a tour on a wet day might be different, especially waiting for a ferry! For the iconic photos I guess you just have to go.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 November 2023
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Nothingtodeclare
Bangkok, Thailand20 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
I have two stars because there was a 5 hour wait in line to get on the boat. I knew it would be long, the kiosk said 1h30 but I knew this was not true, perhaps 3h30, but waiting this long can never be a 5star experience. Plus, a visit to Liberty AND Ellis on a Flexi ticket is just not possible. See below.

First you must go to the Castle Clinton Kiosk. This was a queue of 30mins. If you have prebooked you will need to go past the queue and security will send you to a shorter queue at window 6. Others must wait in the queue that curls around Castle Clinton.

Once you get your tickets, if you have 'flexi' you can join the monster queue. Best leaving the rest of your party in that queue whilst one buys tickets.

Once past the 'flexi' flag marker the line became a crowd and others from behind were told to move up to fill the gaps at the side and in front of you. After moving an inch every 5 minutes it was painful to lose do much ground through disorganisation near the finish line.

Nonetheless, we were all on 45 minutes after that.

We went at 10am and were on the boat and moving at 3pm. Start to go downstairs before the boat docks at Liberty to maximize your time. The museum st Liberty was worth a visit. Avoid the cafe on this island as the queue for hot food is massive - unless you want something else, then you can past the cashier, grab your item, then go straight to the cashier. I had a feeling many in the queue didnt know that and thought it was all leading to the food and cashier.

The last boat to Ellis from Liberty was at 3 30pm so unless you prebook a 9am slot and get in queue for 8.30am you are unlikely to get to see it. You may need to reserve days in advance online but it's the only decent option if you have the time. We didnt.

Consider going via New Jersey if you cant reserve as the flexi queues are much shorter.

Take some coffees nd food for the queue. There is a Starbucks nearby Battery but the queues are around 30mins. Toilets available at Bowling Green Metro (no queue) or an outdoor concrete building near the blue and red queuing flags (no queue for men).

Hotdogs, crepes($5-7) and small hot drinks ($2-3) sold around this part.
Written 5 January 2020
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN6,327 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2019
Last time we visited, we rode the ferry out to the Statue of Liberty but didn't get off and rode on to Ellis Island. That gave us plenty of great views and were quite satisfied with the experience. This visit, we were fortunate to obtain Crown tickets. This added a whole dimension to the experience and it was well worth it. The views of the Manhattan Skyline from the pedestel were spectacular. Going to the crown was pretty cool. It's quite a claustrophobic space with room for only 5-6 people and the views aren't really that great as you're looking through a small window but worth doing for the experience of going to the very top of the monument seen by only a small fraction of visitors to the Statue. If you want tickets for the Crown , you must buy tickets 5-6 months in advance. Also, we learned the hard way that it is not worth waiting for the elevator to take you to the Pedestel Level unless you are truly handicapped. Even if the line doesn't look too long, the elevator is really small and only holds 7-8 people and frustratingly the staff only makes an elevator run every 5 minutes. We were next in line but couldn't get on as anyone in a wheelchair goes straight to the front of the line(appropriately). We wasted 25 min waiting to get on with only 30 or so people originally in front of us and finally just gave up and headed up the stairs. Not a fun 200 step climb but manageable.
Written 26 February 2020
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Clare S
Hatfield, United Kingdom35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We arrived at Castle Clinton in Battery Park to collect our Crown Tickets which we reserved in August 2019 due to the fact they sell out quickly. We were impressed with how quickly we progressed through the necessary security and waited a short time to board the ferry. They run every half an hour at this time of year and we quickly arrived at Liberty Island. An audio tour is included in the price and the Museum is also well worth a visit. However, the undeniable highlight is of course Liberty herself. We took the elevator up to the top of the pedestal and from there climbed the very narrow, very steep spiral staircase (184 steps i believe). It is worth it though, the view is so rewarding looking out over the bay and the suspension bridge, just take your time especially if you are asthmatic like myself! Just beware, if it is a windy day she sways, i hadn't prepared myself for that!!
Written 27 January 2020
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Lester Ojeda
San Juan, Puerto Rico467 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
For anyone traveling to New York City, the Statue of Liberty is a must-see. A CityPass will only get you a ticket to the Liberty Island Ferry (and a self-guided audio tour), if you actually want to make it to the pedestal or the crown you’ll need to make reservations directly (Crown access is notoriously hard to get, even with a month in advance).
The museum in Liberty Island is great, and highly recommended for all ages. The interactive exhibits, museum pieces, and films depicting how the Statue was built are a wonderful addition to just the sightseeing. A special exhibit, which I particularly loved, leaves you with a great question to reflect upon as you walk the grounds: what does Liberty mean to you?
Written 15 February 2020
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Paul S
Marion1,512 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
I am seldom at a loss for words- ask my wife. However, I was rendered speechless to finally see the Statue of Liberty for myself. Lady Liberty has been standing sentinel in New York harbor for more than 125 years and is still the tallest statue in North America. It has survived through two world wars, including a German attack in WWII (look it up) and the events of 9/11. Tight security is in place to protect this American symbol for years to come. Visitors to the island must pass through a TSA type screening and a second inspection before entering the pedestal. The pedestal museum has a detailed history of the staute's construction, and the original torch is on display at a second museum near the ferry dock. The park service also has a visitor center and gift shop on the island. Tickets to the crown are a few dollars more than the basic island access and sell out months in advance but it is worth the price if you can get them to actually gaze out from high atop the statue. The pedestal is a marvel of architecture and engineering in its own right.
Written 17 February 2020
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Tammynp26
New York16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
From the time we got there at 10:30am we were finish at 3pm.
Line for tickets took about 20 mins. Line to get through (TSA) secutiry check 45-60Mins. Remove jacket, belt, phone, etc.. except shoes, place in bin and walk through metal detector. Which I appreciated this extra security check for our safety. After we walked out to dock and waited for about 20 mins for the ferry. Loading us onto the ferry felt like cattles,,,LOL. On the ferry you can sit below deck or go above for the better view outside. On the ferry there is a small snack bar with pretzels, coffee, hotdogs... the ride is about 15mins if you're going straight from Battery park to Statue of liberty. If there is a stop to Ellis landmark for the museums, add on another 10mins or so while they drop passengers off and load more on. FYI make sure you board the correct ferry when going back! There's one going to New jeresy and one going back to battery park NYC. Once on the landmark of statue of Liberty, it was spacious and clean. It has a cafe area to buy lunch. The view of the city & river was beautiful! Statue of liberty was awesome, you're able to take great photos. You can pay Extra to be able to hike up to the top, however you have to leave all your carry ons in a locker. You are not allowed to bring it up.
Down below they have a small gadget you can carry with you to listen to a tour guide in your language. At the end you can drop it off in the bin near the front entrance. after outside you can go inside to the museum. There was 3 large theater screen with educational stories about our Statue Of Liberty, which was VERY touching to watch. after the 3 short story you can walk around and read and view items around the museum. They also had this fun touch where you can take a selfie select your country and send it to the large screen where everyone can see your photo, THe photo gets transferred to build the computerized Statue of Liberty. It was fun to experience. There are also a gift store there located across from the museum. We stayed on the island for about 60mins.
Then we waited for the next ferry for 30mins to go back to battery park.
So from start to finish, for our family's entire experience was about 3.5 - 4 hours. If you spend longer taking photos, paid extra to go up on the Statue of liberty, looking at all the monumental items in the museum and eating lunch there then you will definitely plan to put aside about at least 4hours for the visit.
All in All great experience.
Written 25 February 2020
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Rita S
Kingscliff, Australia22 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
We caught the red line train down to South Ferry at Battery Park and as soon as we exited the underground station we were besieged by touts from various companies.
I had done a little research and it seemed simple to buy tickets on the day so we did not preorder. What an expensive and time consuming mistake!
We ended up walking about a kilometer to a bus where we waited approximately 30 minutes for it to leave to drive to the jetty where the boat was moored.
What they didn’t tell us was that the jetty was in New Jersey which took 25 minutes to get to and the boat was an old fishing tub. Literally, fishing is their main occupation and they do this tourist thing around Lady Liberty in the off season.
We were promised an hour tour but it was only 45 minutes max.
Don’t get me wrong, the staff on the boat were lovely and helpful but pretty much everyone onboard knew we had all been scammed.
Then to add insult to injury the bus to take us on the 25 minute drive back to South Ferry wasn’t there to meet us and a local gentleman told us a bus had just left and wouldn’t be back for another hour.
We ended up catching a taxi back to midtown which cost us another $40.
So my warning is be very aware even if the guys seem official, with badges and blue jacket uniforms etc it’s all a giant con.
Written 10 March 2020
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CumfyCritter
Glasgow, UK388 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
If in New York, you have to visit the Statue of Liberty. Ferries run frequently form Battery Park but it does take up a surprisingly significant chunk of your day. If visiting, we would recommend going as early as possible to avoid queues and the whole place being extremely busy (even in December, we were there on Liberty Island by 9am, which was a good call - by the time we left the ferries were full and it was very busy). There is plenty of information on the island about the statue and the history of the island. You get excellent views over to Manhatten and there is a Museum, which is worth visiting too, as you can see how she was designed and crafted as well as her original light.
Written 14 January 2020
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Karin K
Cozumel, Mexico1,026 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2019
We had the first ferry over in the morning and it is way less crowded at that time. Gave us lots of time to walk around without too many others in our photos. The ferry takes you right out front so the photos are great going over. You have to book 5-6 months in advance to get inside and we never had that much notice when we were going to go so that was not an option. :(.
Written 2 May 2020
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sn2per
Leigh-on Sea, UK30 contributions
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Jan 2020 • Couples
On our most recent visit to NYC we were lucky enough to secure Crown entry tickets for the Statue of Liberty. They are limited to 350 tickets per day and sell out fast so book well in advance as you wont find tickets on the day normally. After the Climb which is tough going and honestly not for people of a wide stance as the staircase is Very Narrow in places the Very small tight for space Criwn room comes into view.... and then the View.... Wow what a way to see back across Liberty island and of course Manhattan. It's the only way to see the writing on her book without the expensive Helicooter ride and well worth every step...

You wont regret the climb, You wont forget the experience. Do It.
Written 12 February 2020
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