The Best Way To Enjoy The Liberty Tour

     The Statue of Liberty has been a typical icon when the word America or New York is mentioned. Given that the statue is located on an island in Manhattan, New York, of course, it will be a staple of any American Tour. In order to fully enjoy the visit to the statue, it is often best to check out our tips and guidelines for the Statue of Liberty tours

What is a Statue of Liberty Tour?

     It is a tour around the vicinity of the Statue that involves not only a visit to the famous landmark but also a boat ride and a walking tour going up to the crown of the statue, that offers a panoramic and breathtaking view of the Manhattan Metropolis.

How Long Will It Take?

     Well, the length of your tour depends on how long you wish to stay on some of the attractions but visitors of Liberty’s crown are only allowed to stay for a couple of minutes. But don’t worry, aside from site-seeing atop the statue’s crown, you can also visit some of the attractions within Liberty Island.

Ferry Ride

     Start your tour with a ferry trip to Liberty Island. You can aboard the ferry from New York in the Battery Park or from New Jersey in Liberty State Park. The ferries depart from New York and New Jersey at 8:30 – 9:00 AM and 3:30 – 4:00 PM and back to the mainland at 5:00 – 5:45 PM. Statute Cruise is the sole accredited ferry company allowed to ferry tourists to and from Liberty Island. Though the Ferry trip has a schedule, the Liberty Island is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, but also offer extended hours during peak seasons.

The cost for a ferry ticket is around $18 for adults and $9 for kids 4 to 12 years old, and a free ride for kids younger than 3 years old.

Liberty Island

     When you get to Liberty Island, you can stop first at the information center to get some brochures and tour schedules.

Next, you can explore the Statue of Liberty Museum to take a look around the history and background of the statue. It also safely keeps some of the statue’s historic artifacts like the original torch of the statue.

Then, get ready to go up the pedestal, which stands almost half of the statue’s total height. Though the trip up the pedestal might be a little tiring, it will be worth it as the climb to the pedestal allows you to have a breathtaking view fo both New York and New Jersey, as well as New York Harbor and Ellis Island.

The last stop of your visit will be the Crown of the statue. If you are brave of heart, you can venture to the crown through its double-helix staircase, which has exactly 162 steps. Keep in mind that there is no elevator in the statue so it is greatly advised that visitors with heart and respiratory problems to best avoid the climb to the crown. Once up at the crown, visitors are treated with a surreal, bird’s eye view of the New York Metropolis.

Tips to make your visit enjoyable:

• Check first for all the list of things that are prohibited on Liberty islands such as large bags, strollers, food, and drinks.
• Bring an ID along with you as you need to show an ID when you claim the ticket and visit the crown.
• Reserve and Purchase in advance. Also, check of your ticker comes with free access to some of the attractions.

So, there you have it. Have a great visit to the Statue of Liberty! Excuse me as I pack my bag and purchase my ferry ticket. See you there!