Visit the Statue of Liberty, a Must
When visiting New York City, one of the must-sees without a doubt is visiting the Statue of Liberty.
It is considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco, it is made in the image and likeness of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is among the top 25 essentials when planning a trip to the Big Apple, and so much so that there are very few tickets for sale and they tend to sell out very quickly.
The Statue of Liberty is located in the south of Manhattan, on a small island known as Liberty Island and if its official name is Liberty illuminating the world.
Who the design is the French Auguste Bartholdi in the year 1886 and was a gift from France in order to celebrate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence of the United States, which is why it has July 4, 1976 inscribed in the tablet that he holds in his left hand, while in his right he holds up a torch, the light that illuminates the path to freedom, as a symbol of the fight for democracy, against Napoleon’s repression. Beneath his tunic, his feet and broken chains appear, also a symbol of freedom. When Auguste Bartholdi toured the country to find the perfect placement location, he was fascinated by Central Park, but ultimately settled on Liberty Island (by then called Bedloe).
In this way, the statue became the symbol of immigration during the second half of the 19th century. At that time, more than 9 million people came to New York in search of the American dream and were greeted by the imposing statue. There are different ways to personally see this world icon: Through paid tours or through the ferry for free. Below are the details of each of the options: Although there are many cruise companies that offer a visit to the Statue, only Statue City Cruises is the authorized ferry company to dock at the islands.
There are 3 types of tickets to visit, the difference between them is that not all of them include access to the interior of the Statue.
Basic ticket Allows you to disembark on Liberty Island, tour the island, see the Statue and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum. It also includes the ferry to Ellis Island to visit the Immigration Museum. This ticket does not include this access to the interior of the Statue of Liberty, it can only be seen from below.
Entrance to the pedestal (Pedestal Reserve). This option includes the same as the basic one, but allows you to go up to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, where there is a viewpoint and a small museum.
Entrance to the crown (Crown Reserve). This option includes, in addition to all of the above, the possibility of ascending to the crown of the Statue of Liberty. Something important to know about this visit is that in order to reach the crown, you must climb 162 very narrow steps and there is no possibility of getting there by elevator.
Another key piece of information when visiting the statue is that as it is a National Monument, a security control similar to the one at the airport will have to be carried out, and there are long lines. Therefore, it is recommended to plan this excursion for first thing in the morning. At mid-morning, especially in high season, it is common to have to wait an hour or more to get on the ferry.
There is also the possibility of being able to see the Statue of Liberty totally free, that is, without spending a single dollar and without having to book one of the tours that take you along the Hudson River. The Staten Island Ferry leaves from nearby Battery Park. The St. George Ferry Terminal is located at 1 Bay Street and can be easily reached by bus or tube.
The ferry leaves with a frequency of 30 minutes between 7:00 hrs. in the morning and 11:00 p.m. of the night. The journey lasts 25 minutes and while enjoying spectacular views of downtown Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge and, of course, the Statue of Liberty. It is important to note that the statue is visible from afar, since the ferry does not disembark on the island
Many visitors use the same ferry both to go and return. To do this, you have to disembark and return to the terminal to get back on the ferry. A suggestion for those who opt for this option and are perfectly located: To see the Statue of Liberty, on the ferry from Manhattan to Staten Island it is ideal to sit on the right deck of the ship, and on the left side on the way back.
This alternative is very popular among tourists because, in addition to being free, during the journey, you can see the Statue of Liberty and the silhouette of Manhattan, which is one of the essential views.
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