Ellis Island, New York City

Condé Nast TravelerAug 5

How to Get Statue of Liberty Tickets for Your Next Trip to NYC

Everything you need to know before you visit the bucket-list attraction.

Many people visit when they see the statue.

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Times SquareSightQuintessential towering green lady stands tall in harbor.
Statue of LibertyAttractionFrench gift honoring American ideals of freedom and liberty.
Staten Island ferryPlaceIconic ferry offering views of the Statue of Liberty.
American Museum of Natural HistoryMuseumLocated in Theodore Roosevelt Park, across the street from Central Park, the museum complex comprises 21 interconnected…
Ellis IslandSightMany people visit when they see the statue.
Statue of Liberty MuseumMuseumThe museum opened on May 16, 2019, and is focused on the creation, meaning, and history of the Statue of Liberty, a…
Liberty IslandSightHome of Lady Liberty, accessible by ferry.
Statue City CruisesPlaceOnly company granting access to Liberty and Ellis Islands.
Circle Line sightseeing cruisesAttractionOffers views of the Statue of Liberty from the water.
Airbnb ExperiencePlaceTall ship sailing for an iconic, personal view.
GetYourGuidePlaceSells general admission tickets for Statue of Liberty.
CityPassPlaceBundles NYC activities, includes Statue of Liberty access.
ViatorPlaceOffers expert-led tours and private tours.
Statue City Cruises's Ellis Island Hard Hat TourPlaceExplore parts of the historic hospital complex.
Flagpole PlazaSightOffers excellent views and photo ops of Lady Liberty's back.
Records Discovery CenterPlaceFeatures records from ports of entry across the US.
Gaiatop mini portable fanPlacePortable fan for comfort on Liberty Island.
Pacesetter Run hat 2.0PlaceHat for sun protection on Liberty Island.
Duskfall sunglassesPlaceSunglasses for sun protection on Liberty Island.
Lip protectant + sunscreenPlaceSunscreen for lips on Liberty Island.
Stan Smith sneakerPlaceComfortable walking shoes for exploring.
Empire State Building Observation DeckSight
Unseen sunscreen stickPlace
UV Daily Face Tinted SunscreenPlace
SPF 50 sunscreen lotionPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 1

I’m a Native New Yorker—This Sailing Is One of the Best Ways I’ve Seen the City

Sailing beneath the bridges, past Lower Manhattan, and toward the Statue of Liberty gave me a fresh perspective on the city I call home.

Sails past this island on the harbor tour.

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Brooklyn BridgeSightSailboat slips beneath its stone towers and cables.
Statue of LibertyAttractionApproached closely from the harbor for a clear view.
Staten Island ferryPlaceSeen pulling into the downtown terminal.
Brooklyn Bridge ParkParkSoccer fields run alongside the marina here.
Governors IslandParkPasses by this island on the harbor tour.
Brooklyn SailPlaceFamily-run operation offering harbor sailing experiences.
Airbnb ExperiencesPlacePlatform where the author first found Brooklyn Sail.
EnchantressPlaceClassic sailboat with warm wooden interiors and navy seating.
Ellis IslandSightSails past this island on the harbor tour.
EatalyRestaurantDiscover the Italian restaurants of Eataly New York Downtown.
Financial DistrictNeighborhood

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How to Get Statue of Liberty Tickets for Your Next Trip to NYC

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