Staten Island ferry, 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.

Iconic ferry offering views of the Statue of Liberty.

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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.

Seen pulling into the downtown terminal.

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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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Lonely PlanetJul 10

Top things to know when you're in New York City

New York City, a crown jewel on any travel wish list, is always best enjoyed with insider tips in hand.

Free ferry from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island.

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Queens Night MarketMarketOffers a huge concentration of globe-trotting vendors.
Central ParkParkBeautiful green space in Manhattan.
Statue of LibertyAttractionThe copper-clad statue, a gift to the United States from the people of France, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric…
Metropolitan Museum of ArtMuseumMust-see stop in NYC.
Brooklyn MuseumMuseumWorld-class exhibits.
Staten Island ferryPlaceFree ferry from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island.
ChinatownNeighborhoodHas affordable massage parlors.
New York Botanical GardenGardenEstablished in 1891, it is located on a 250-acre (100 ha) site that contains a landscape with over one million living…
Arthur AveNeighborhoodThe Bronx's real Little Italy.
Snug Harbor Cultural CenterSightA tranquil sweep of gardens, heritage buildings and gallery spaces provide a tour through Staten Island…
Hudson River GreenwayTrailPopular place to ride bikes along Manhattan's west coast.
Brooklyn waterfrontNeighborhoodOffers great views of Manhattan.
Citi BikePlaceCity's bike share scheme.
MTAPlaceProvides subway and bus network.
Chinese Scholar's GardenMuseum
Sri Lankan foodRestaurant
Colombian foodRestaurant
Bhutanese foodRestaurant
Jamaican foodRestaurant
Dominican foodRestaurant
Trinidadian foodRestaurant
Palestinian foodRestaurant
Haitian foodRestaurant
Burmese stewsRestaurant
Persian kebabsRestaurant

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The GuardianMar 22, 2024

A local’s travel guide to New York City: what to eat, see and do in three days

Top destinations in New York include a ferry ride, shopping for watches in Chinatown and a Brighton Beach bender From phone chargers to podcasts, the best road trip accessories make the miles fly by I first came to New York City by accident, after a miscommunication with my father led me to believe my (long-deceased) mother had been desperate to visit the city before she died. Years later I fou…

free, passes Statue of Liberty, views of lower Manhattan

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CycloneAttractionoldest, rickety rollercoaster in the US
Canal StreetTrain stationcheap souvenirs and imitation watches
SoHoNeighborhoodhas posh shops and nice buildings
Staten Island ferryPlacefree, passes Statue of Liberty, views of lower Manhattan
NYC ferryFerry terminal$4 fare, operates up East River, passes under bridges
Brooklyn Bridge ParkParkpiers transformed into picnic and sport areas
Goose BarnaclePlaceindependent clothing store with hidden bar
Lillo Cucina ItalianaRestauranttry the Mamma Roma sandwich
Le BoudoirPlacesemi-secret basement speakeasy
Fort GreeneNeighborhoodvery pretty neighborhood with movie-like townhouses
OleaRestaurantgreat happy hour before 6:30pm
Fanelli CafeRestaurantneighborhood stalwart since 1847
ChinatownNeighborhoodgreat dim sum places and imitation watches
Golden UnicornRestaurantlarge fancy dining hall on second floor
Jane’s CarouselAttractionexquisitely restored 1922 ride between the bridges
ForninoRestaurantpleasant, if expensive, rooftop pizza restaurant
Great N Y NoodletownRestaurantgreat, especially the roast pig on rice
Whiskey TavernPubfriendly bar, chat with locals and regulars
Up StairsBarkaraoke bar with cheap drinks
Brooklyn CyclonesPlacefeeder team to New York Mets
Maimonides ParkSighthome of Brooklyn Cyclones, ocean view
Ruby’sRestaurantoldest bar on the boardwalk
Tatiana’sRestaurantRussian restaurant-cum-nightclub
ForinoRestaurant

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

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

Top things to know when you're in New York City

A local’s travel guide to New York City: what to eat, see and do in three days