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Visiting the Statue of Liberty: Is it worth it?
The Statue of Liberty in New York is one of the most popular sights in New York. And more than four million visitors visit this iconic statue every year, but is a visit to the Statue of Liberty worth it? In this blog we will tell you all about that.
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty in New York is 93 meters high if the base is included and it weighs over 225 tons. It was built in 1876 by the French sculptor Bartholdi in collaboration with Gustave Eiffel. In 1886, the monument was donated to America on the centenary of American Independence Day. The statue is made of copper, but over time the copper discolored to a green-blueish color.
Visiting the Statue of Liberty
Visiting the Statue of Liberty is something you should definitely do if you are visiting New York for the first time. And to visit the Statue of Liberty you have to take the boat to Liberty Island. The crossing by boat takes about fifteen minutes. You can sit inside and outside on the boat. Outside on the deck of the boat you have a great view of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty. You can also buy something to eat or drink on the boat.
Statue of Liberty Museum
The Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island is really worth a visit. The museum is accessible to everyone who visits the island, so no separate entrance tickets are required. In the museum you will find exhibitions about the history of the Statue of Liberty and you can admire the original torch. In addition, you can enjoy a fascinating multimedia adventure through the interior of the Statue of Liberty and the warehouse where Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi built the Statue of Liberty. There is a rooftop on the roof of the museum, from which you have a beautiful view of the New York skyline.
Visit the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty
After you have walked around the Statue of Liberty, you can also visit the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, you do not need an additional entrance ticket for this. There is an observation deck on top of the pedestal and from here you can view the tribe statue up close. On the observation deck you also have a very nice view of the Manhattan skyline. To get to the observation deck you have to climb 215 steps.
The crown of the Statue of Liberty
The crown of the Statue of Liberty in New York has seven points and these seven points symbolize the sun, the seven continents and the seven seas.
Can you visit the crown?
Yes, you can visit the crown if you want, but you do need a separate entrance ticket. And you must reserve this entrance ticket a few months in advance, because only a limited number of people are admitted to the crown. To get into the crown you have to climb 354 steps of a narrow staircase and all you are allowed to take with you is the ticket and a camera.
Visiting Ellis Island
Once you’re done on Liberty Island, you can take the boat to Ellis Island. The crossing from Liberty Island to Ellis Island also takes about 15 minutes. Ellis Island is the island where all migrants used to arrive and be tested and examined before being allowed to enter the United States. Nowadays you will find the Ellis Island Immigration Museum on Ellis Island. This museum is also accessible to everyone who visits the island, so no separate entrance tickets are required.
Can you visit the Statue of Liberty for free?
No, it is not possible to visit the Statue of Liberty for free. However, it is possible to view the statue for free. To see the Statue of Liberty for free, you have to take the Staten Island Ferry and cross to Staten Island. A crossing to Staten Island is free and takes about 25 minutes. From the Staten Island Ferry you have a beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
Is the Statue of Liberty worth a visit?
Yes, a visit to the Statue of Liberty is definitely worth it if you are visiting New York for the first time. It is a sight that you really must see during your city trip to New York. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum and the Statue of Liberty Museum are also very nice and definitely worth a visit.
How long does a visit to the statue of liberty take?
A visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island takes more than 5 to 6 hours, including the boat trips.
Where can you order tickets for the Statue of Liberty?
It is best to order tickets for the Statue of Liberty online a few weeks before you leave for New York. This prevents you from having to wait in a queue for hours. More information and prices for the various entrance tickets can be found via the link below.
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