Tips for Visiting the Statue of Liberty in NYC
Why we featured this post
A Statue of Liberty visit can eat more of a New York day than parents expect, and this guide makes the choices clear. It explains why Statue City Cruises is the official route to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, what General Admission includes, and why the author chose it for a packed day with tweens. Families also get the useful detail that their reserved time is for security-line entry, not the ferry itself, plus subway advice for getting from Midtown to Battery Park. Save the 377-step crown climb for a day with more time and willing legs.
Things to do
- Board the official ferry from Battery Park
- Walk around the statue on Liberty Island
- Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
- Climb to the Pedestal Observation Deck
Based on A Mom Explores's post. Read it for the full details.