Statue of Liberty New York
The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island at the port of New York
The monumental copper sculpture, originally titled Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift from France to the United States on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of its independence and opened its doors to the public in 1886.
The Statue of Liberty is 46 meters high and is the work of French sculptor Frederic Bartholdi.
The National Park Service manages the complex of Liberty Island and Ellis Island. The latter is home to a museum and park dedicated to the history of immigration in the United States in the twentieth century.
A private shipping company manages the transportation to the two attractions and tickets include access to both parks on the same day. Boats run daily every half hour from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Both islands have food and beverage concessionaires, as well as gift shops and souvenirs.
Access inside the Statue of Liberty, including the pedestal and the crown is closed to the public for restoration work since late October 2011. Access tickets to the crown are fully booked until this date.
Access to Liberty Island (with the opportunity to visit the island and take photos of the exterior of the statue) will remain open to the public during this period is expected to extend until October 2012.
Visiting the Statue of Liberty:
Set aside several hours for the visit and if possible, plan your visit for early in the morning. Both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are popular tourist attractions with long waiting lines. Is recommended to approach the boats to the islands before 2 pm if you want to visit both attractions.
Days with more visitors to the Statue of Liberty are on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
Restrictions similar to those of airline boarding apply for access to ships, including limits on luggage size and restrictions on hazardous items. Do not wear anything that does not take in hand luggage on an airplane.
To purchase tickets in person, come to Castle Clinton in Battery Park. You can also purchase tickets by phone at 1-877-523-9849.
On his return from the Statue of Liberty, visit nearby attractions such as the Memorial of 9-11 and the Financial District (Wall Street.)
Public Transportation to Battery Park:
Subway: Lines R and W to Whitehall Station, line 1 to South Ferry, or lines 4 and 5 to Bowling Green.
