Statue of Liberty, Embrace the iconic symbol of freedom

Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004

The best way to see sculptures is to ride a ferry

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Introduction

The Statue of Liberty is a national monument called "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World," erected on Liberty Island in New York Harbor on October 28, 1886. The pale green copper statue symbolizes the ideals of democracy and freedom pursued by the American people and has long been a symbol of New York City and even the entire United States. The entire statue weighs 225 tons and is made up of a steel frame weighing 120 tons and copper plates weighing 80 tons. Tourists can take a boat from the base of the statue to the top of the pedestal, and climb the 171 spiral stairs inside the Statue of Liberty to the crown. There is also a museum and staircase inside the statue. With prior reservation, tourists can climb to the crown and have a bird's-eye view of Manhattan.

Address

Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004

Opening hours

Ferry operating hours: Ferries depart from Manhattan Battery Park at around 8:30-16:00, with approximately 15-20 minutes per trip. The latest departure from the Statue of Liberty is around 17:45. Detailed schedules can be found at https://www.statuecruises.com/#/.
Statue of Liberty opening hours: The Statue of Liberty is open all year round, except for Christmas Day. The last entry time for the statue's pedestal and crown is approximately 15:30-17:00.

Transportation

Subway lines 4 and 5 to Bowling Green station, subway lines R and W to Whitehall St station, subway line 1 to South Ferry station. Get off and walk about 5 minutes to the designated ferry Statue Cruises at Battery Park's pier for access to the island.

Phone +1-877-523-9849

Website https://www.nps.gov/stli/index.htm https://www.statuecruises.com/#/