The Statue of Liberty is one of the very greatest landmarks in all of America and all of the world. It is a very powerful symbol of America's values as a nation and quest for freedom. It is something that everyone should visit if they have the chance should they ever go to New York City. But those wanting to visit will need to book in advance as it is a very popular destination with only a limited capacity to receive visitors.
See here for a list of things to do in NYC if one only has 24 hours.
Visiting The Statue
- Built: Dedicated on October 28, 1886
- Designated: National Monument in 1924
There are a number of ticket options and the Statue of Liberty is also managed together with Ellis Island - so consider visiting that isle of hope and tears too. Note that the only way to get to these islands is via the Statue City Cruises and the entrance fees are included in the ferry ticket. Don't believe anyone there if they say anything different. The departure points are in Battery Park, New York, and at Liberty State Park, New Jersey.
Also while it is possible to enter the pedestal and crown of the Statue of Liberty, it has not been possible to access the torch for the last hundred or so years. It seems that only Marvel's X-Men are allowed to save the planet from there.
Round Trip Ferry
- Destinations: The Grounds of the Statue Of Liberty On Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Includes: Ferry Fee, Access to the Grounds Of Liberty Island, Ellis Island, Immigration Museum on Ellis Island, And The New Statue of Liberty Museum
- Note: Does Not Include Access Inside The Statue
- Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
- Availability: Same Day Bookings Possible
- Cost: $23.50 Adult, $19.00 Child
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Access To The Pedestal
- Ferry Ticket: As Above
- Includes: Access To The Interior Of the Pedestal Of The Statue Of Liberty
- Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
- Availability: Through To November 2021
- Cost: $23.80 Adult Or $19.30 Child
Reserve With Crown Ticket
- Ferry Ticket: As The Ferry Ticket Above To Liberty And Ellis Island
- Includes: Access to The Crown Of the Statue Of Liberty
- Note: One Can Only Purchase 4 Crown Tickets, The Purchaser Must Be One Of the Ticket Holders
- Book In Advance: These Tickets Sell Out Weeks In Advance
- Availability: Currently Not Available. TBA
- Cost: For More Information About The Tickets And Cost See Statue City Cruises.
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There are other websites online that are also selling these tickets like, Statue of Liberty Tickets that can come up first in a google search but they seem to be around $7.00 more expensive than booking directly with Statue City Cruises.
If out, check the Statue City Cruises or the National Park Service here.
Warning On False Tickets
Unfortunately, there are a number of fraudulent ticket vendors in New York trying to sell false tickets to unsuspecting tourists. Be aware of scammers if visiting New York City and are planning to visit Liberty and Ellis Island. The National Park Service says.
"There are many aggressive, unauthorized ticket sellers who will try to sell tickets to the Statue of Liberty near Battery Park in NYC. These individuals will often try to scam people through misrepresentation and over-charging. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. The only on-site location to purchase authorized tickets is the Statue City Cruises official ticket office inside Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Plan ahead if possible, and avoid these scammers selling overpriced and/or fake tickets."
Security And Tips
It is recommended that visitors arrive around 30 minutes before the scheduled reservation time. Also, the reserve ticket just allows entry to the screening facility - which will then permit people to board the vessel.
Visiting the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Immigration Museum featuring the Wall of Honor is a memorable experience for people from all over the world. Here are some tips to make your trip easy and more enjoyable. This is like the airport with security so be prepared to be thoroughly screened before boarding the vessel and refrain from bringing any prohibited items on the ferry.
The experience is both indoor and outdoor and it can get chilly while on the board, so dress appropriately. All the vessels are wheelchair accessible, the only pets that are allowed on the vessel are guide and service animals.
Note: Screening Is Mandatory And Airport-Grade.
Visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is one of the things everyone should do and is a great educational event for the whole family.