What To Do When Visiting the Statue of Liberty

Sean@attractions4us.com (Sean Gimple) — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:58:55 GMT

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Take A Boat Tour

While the Statue can be seen from land, the best way to experience this monument is on a tour around the island so that you can take in every angle. This is also a similar experience to that of millions of immigrants who have traveled to America and entered through Ellis Island. Once you’re on board, be ready for incredible views of the city skyline and the harbor, as well as Lady Liberty. You can schedule a group tour with Statue of Liberty Boats that is the optimal way to experience this.

Battery Park and Castle Clinton

Feel free to stop Battery Park before you hop on the boat over to the Statue of Liberty. There are plenty of open gardens for guests to enjoy. You can also take a look at Castle Clinton, a historic fort from the War of 1812. It has been used as an aquarium, a theater, and was the first immigration station in the country before being eclipsed by Ellis Island. While you’re walking, you’ll see plenty of street performers ready to catch your eye with their performance.

Liberty Island

After your boat tour around the Statue of Liberty, you can disembark on Liberty Island right at her massive feet. Besides taking in the scale of Lady Liberty, there is an equally massive museum on the island that is available to all visitors. Traveling to the top of the pedestal gives visitors an amazing view of Manhattan and New Jersey, and it is still possible to climb stairs all the way to the tip of the crown.

Ellis Island

Ellis Island is part of the very foundation of America. Over 60 years, Ellis Island received almost 12 million immigrants from around the world that were processed and allowed to enter America. Now, Ellis Island receives about 3 million visitors every year and is one of the most popular destinations in the National Park Service. Inside the museum you can look at original ledgers from migrants and find signatures from your family that may have passed through.

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Statue of Liberty

Built in 1886, France gifted this statue to America as a symbol for freedom. It is one of the largest statues in the world at 152 feet tall and 450,000 pounds. You can view the statue from Manhattan, but the best way to enjoy the statue is on a boat tour around Liberty Island. Make sure to stop by Ellis Island to see the Immigration Museum to witness the process of immigrating to America.

Central Park

Central Park is an amazing destination year-round. In the summer you can walk the many paths of the park or hop in a carriage to give your legs a break. During winter you can throw on your skates and go to Wollman Rink. Besides it’s natural attractions, Central Park has plenty of other activities such as Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, and the Zoo.

Broadway

Seen as the center of American theater, Broadway is an essential spot to visit even if you aren’t the biggest fan of plays. The numerous theaters in the area showcase award winning plays performed by renowned actors. Tickets have to be purchased in advance to ensure you have a spot at the next showing, so plan ahead!

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Otherwise known as the Met, this museum is one of the most famous in America. Founded in 1870, this long-established institution has accumulated over 2 million different pieces of art spanning 5,000 years of human history. You can view classical armor, ancient Egyptian sculptures, iconic photographs, and so much more. There are different branches of the Met with different showcases, so you can find the spot that has what you want.

The Empire State Building

This building is an essential part of New York’s culture. At 102 stories, this skyscraper was the tallest in the world until being surpassed by 1 World Trade Center in 1972. There are 2 observation decks at the top of the building that offer stunning views of the bordering states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. High speed elevators are at the ready to take you to the top but be ready to spend a while waiting in line to get in, as the line can stretch around the block.

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