New York City Travel and Tourism Guide things to do in ny getting around ny travel maps nyc nighclubs Destination Guide NYC NYC Area Neighborhoods NYC area hotels NYC Events Guide

 

 
  NYC Neighborhoods
     

Statue of LibertyStatue of Liberty

Liberty Island
New York City, NY
(212) 363-3200

Neighborhood: Lower Manhattan

View Web Site | View Map


Visitor Information:

The Statue of Liberty, designed by Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, is one of the most famous symbols of freedom. It was dedicated in 1886 and named as a National Monument in 1924. France gave the Statue to the United States in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. The statue was shipped in 300 copper pieces packed in 214 crates.

The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum on Ellis Island are located in Lower New York Harbor, a mile from Lower Manhattan. Liberty and Ellis Islands are accessible by ferry service only. The ferry company posts schedules on-line at: www.statueoflibertyferry.com. Peak season are the months of June through September. Holiday and weekend can also be quite busy.

The Statue's crown and torch are not accessible, however guided tours of the island's grounds are offered free of charge. The public has access to the Lobby, Promenade, Museum, Fort Wood and the 10th Floor Pedestal Observation Level (monument access requires a time pass). In the lobby is the original torch from the statue. The Statue of Liberty Exhibit examines the history of the Statue of Liberty and includes photographs, prints, videos and other historical objects. The promenade offers a great view of the statue and New York Harbor.

Just for Kids - There is a Junior Ranger Program for kids at the Statue of Liberty. A self-guided tour that gives children an opportunity to learn about Lady Liberty.

Hours:
Current Park Hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. Hours are adjusted seasonally.
Liberty and Ellis Islands are open daily except December 25th.
The ferry company posts schedules on-line at: www.statueoflibertyferry.com

Admission:
There is no entrance fee to enter the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island. National Park Passes only apply to entrance fees. Ferry fees: $11.50 - ages 13+. $9.50 - Senior Citizens (62 and over. $4.50 - Children 4 - 12.

Directions:
Battery Park by subway: take the 1 train to the South Ferry station, 4 or 5 train to the Bowling Green station or R/W train to the Whitehall Street station.

Visitor Tips:
Plan ahead and order your tickets in advance and request a free time pass by calling the ferry company at: 1-866-STATUE4 or on-line at: www.statuecruises.com

Hotels Near Statue of Liberty

< NYC Area Attractions

nyc maps

 

 

hotel discounts new york city

Lower Manhattan

Brooklyn Bridge
Ellis Island
Federal Reserve Bank
Ground Zero
Jewish Heritage Museum
New York Stock Exchange
Skyscraper Museum
South Street Seaport
St. Paul's Chapel
Statue of Liberty
Trinity Church

Lower Manhattan Parks

Battery Park
Bowling Green Park

Hotels Nearby

Club Quarters
Millenium Hilton

Area Restaurants

Bookmark and Share

 

 

 


 

   
bottom-rt   bottom-left

 

 new york visitor guide

Attractions | Culture and Arts | NY Museums | Parks and Gardens | Shopping | Tourism Guide | Art Galleries
Upper East Side Attractions | Upper West Side Sightseeing | Midtown Manhattan Attractions | Downtown NYC Attractions | Lower Manhattan Attractions

Broadway Theaters | Entertainment in New York City | New York City Transportation | NY Neighborhoods | New York Tourist Attraction Maps

Time Square Hotel Map | Hotels Close to Midtown Manhattan | Hotels on Upper East Side
Hotels Near Upper West Side | Downtown NYC Hotels | Wall Street Hotels

Sightseeing Cruises | Top 10 Attractions | Top 10 Museums | Landmark Buildings
New York City Concert Tickets | Things to do with Kids | Guide to NYC Hotels

Romantic Things to do in New York
| Romantic Hotels | New York Sports

© 2007 - 2010 StartHereNewYork.com
Contact Us