Having been to NYC 3x, and not getting to see this iconic statue for various reasons, I was glad to finally visit. We caught the ferry over, only 20 mins, and then we spent an hour on the island, seeing everything up close. We were lucky it was bright sunny (but cold) February day so we had great views on the financial district also (sit at the back of the ferry for breathtaking views). There is a museum, gift shop & cafe on the island too.

This will be one of those attractions that you can see and you know, but might not consider, like me, do you really need to visit. If you get the chance do. we really enjoyed the trip over and it was great to look back at New York from the ferry. Get there early to book on, and unlike us who were too late in the day to get advantage of Ellis Island, I would plan time to that. Great walk around and spending time viewing. Big shout out for the gift shop, the best that I saw in New York, as a retailer it was great to see a story behind the range, well put together and great displays. Some of the best value in gifts as well, and this was the only gift shop that we made a purchase from. Staff service was not great and I think if interaction had been stronger and they told the stories behind the designs and the merchandise conversion may have been stronger. Nice cafe and range.

Obvious passage for us in New York. Impressive to find yourself at the foot of this statue seen many times on TV or in pictures. The museums really taught me more about its construction and its symbolism. We also took a ticket to go up to the crown. It's quite quick but nice to have this view.

The spectacular Statue of Liberty is in the middle of the New York Harbor; you can take a ferry to Liberty Island. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States to commemorate the end of the American Civil War. The copper statue was made permanent in 1884. It was built by French engineer Gustave Eiffel, who also made the Eiffel Tower in Paris. We also took the ferry to Ellis Island, where new immigrants to the United States were rapidly processed.

Be careful. Once you get outside metro station you ll be surrounded by afro descendent dudes principally ‘selling you’ tickets. They will follow you trying to sell and harassing all the way, insisting they are ‘official and authorized agents”. You just go to the main entrance and pay normally. Don’t disrespect them but if they ask you about your tickets you better say you already bought it online. Some of these good men will ask you to show them your tickets. In that case, ignore them. They re mostly kinda scammers, unfortunately not easy to recognize them. Pay the entrance following the directions written and get the main gate. It s only 25 bucks.

You take the boat over to the island. There you can get an audio guide. This is available in many languages. We then went to the museum first. This is very interesting and offers a lot of information about the Statue of Liberty. After that we did the tour around the island, the audio guide leads you step by step around the island. Unfortunately we couldn't see the inside of the Statue of Liberty. You need extra tickets for that, but they are booked up months in advance. Overall we really liked it there. TOP TIP: we bought the City Pass, which included the boat trip, the museum and the island in the overall package.

The Statue of Liberty offered a truly breathtaking experience. The ferry ride was nothing short of amazing, with Lady Liberty standing majestically against the skyline. The view was aweinspiring, creating an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend taking a ferry around the Statue of Liberty to anyone seeking a remarkable and captivating adventure.

The statue and the museum are 5 stars. Everything else about this island needs improvement. Do not go to the cafe to eat. It's far too crowded and filled with pigeons that sneak in and buzz by your head trying to get at your food. The birds on this island are aggressive, so avoid bringing food if you can.

If you go to New York you absolutely cannot miss going to Liberty Island. You can get there in less than twenty minutes by ferry from Battery Park. To enter the crown we got the vouchers on the Statue Cruises website ($25 per person) a couple of months before, and it's the only thing in my opinion that needs to be booked well before leaving. The vouchers must be exchanged by showing your passport (because they are nominative) at the Clinton Castle ticket office, where they also give you the bracelet with which to enter the Crown of the Statue of Liberty (which you then have to throw in the bin in front of the security guy once you get off). Then the checks take place (airport style) and we proceed to boarding. It is absolutely worth seeing it up close, taking photos from below, entering from the pedestal and reaching the crown (even if the view from up there is certainly not the best you will see), but it was so exciting. Getting up to the pedestal doesn't make much sense in my opinion, either you go all the way up or you don't get in at all. Bring a packed lunch, there is plenty of room to eat in peace. I also recommend a quick visit to the museum, where the statue's original torch is kept. From the museum terrace you can enjoy a beautiful view of the statue and the New York harbor.

The place is iconic. It's enough to learn the whole day if you are keen. First time visit, and some of my reflections include how the the liberty was turned into a viable commercial enterprise. I think this is part of how to create sustainable cities. I was there for two hours and I'll certainly come back..to just learn.