The City that Never Sleeps is stunning and home to many amazing locations. It was almost like going through emotions! But the one spot that truly made an impression on me was the Statue of Liberty, which I visited while riding a ferry to Manhattan. Pure New York, that is!
Best place to visit in New York | Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was a collaborative effort between France and the United States to celebrate the two countries' long-standing relationship.
The monument was sculpted by French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi out of sheets of hammered copper, while the steel structure was built by Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, the guy behind the famous Eiffel Tower.
The Statue of Liberty was then handed to the United States and built on a tiny island in Upper New York Bay, today known as Liberty Island, atop an American-designed pedestal, and dedicated by President Grover Cleveland in 1886.
Over the years, the statue stood tall while millions of immigrants landed in America via adjacent Ellis Island; in 1986, it had a major repair in commemoration of the centennial of the Statue of Liberty.
Visit the Museum: Our museum highlights the challenges and accomplishments that two countries overcome in order to construct a symbol of freedom.
The museum has an immersive theater, historical relics, including the actual torch from 1876, and interactive displays that allow visitors to convey what liberty means to them.
All visitors to Liberty Island get free access to the museum.
Guided Tours by Park Rangers: Park Rangers offer English-language guided tours throughout the day.
Programs begin near the flagpole, and guests should plan to walk or stand for 35 minutes.
Tours are free to attend, and everyone is invited! Tours will present a broad history of the island and the Statue, including the following highlights:
Why and how was the Statue created, Significant figures in the creation of the Statue, Liberty Island history, Symbolism of the Statue of Liberty, The 1980s Restoration Project.
Self-Guided Audio Tours: Visitors may learn about the Statue of Liberty while visiting the grounds of Liberty Island and the Statue's museum with this self-guided tour.
Both Liberty Island and Ellis Island have audio tours available.
English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Korean, Portuguese, and Japanese audio tours are offered.
Family-friendly audio tours are provided in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Korean, Portuguese, and Japanese for children aged 6 to 10.
Visitors who are blind or have limited eyesight can take advantage of a detailed audio tour.
Tours in American Sign Language (ASL) are also available.
