Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Immigration Museum

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Fri Oct 15 2010

Trust us, even if your blood doesn’t run red, white and blue you will not be underwhelmed or disappointed by either of these two major New York landmarks. Note that, contrary to some mistaken notions, the mother of all American statues is not actually on Ellis Island, though that historic place and its resident Ellis Island Immigration Museum can be reached by the same ferry.

Liberty Enlightening the World, sculpted by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and a gift from the people of France, was unveiled in 1886. Although security concerns placed the statue off-limits after 9/11, Lady Liberty’s insides were reopened for guided tours (reservations required; call 866-782 8834) in 2004. You can now climb up to the crown, and take in the carving on the pedestal, which features the 1883 Emma Lazarus poem that includes the renowned lines ‘Give me your tired, your poor/your huddled masses yearning to breathe free’.

On the way back to Manhattan, the ferry will stop at the popular Immigration Museum, on Ellis Island, through which more than 12 million people entered the country between 1892 and 1954. The exhibitions are a moving tribute to the immigrants from so many different countries who made the journey to America, dreaming of a better life. The $6 audio tour, narrated by Tom Brokaw, is informative and inspiring.

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Immigration Museum Liberty Island and Ellis Island
Financial District
New York

Phone:
212-363-3200
Website:
nps.gov/stli
Opening hours:
Ferry runs daily 8:30am–4:30pm
Price:
Ferry tickets $12, seniors $12, children 4–12 $5, children under 4 free. Purchase tickets by phone at 877-LADY-TIX or online at statuecruises.com. Crown access additional $3
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1. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Immigration Museum
  - Liberty Island and Ellis Island
    Financial District
    New York
  - 212-363-3200
  - nps.gov/stli
  - 40.699472,-74.039560

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Museums & Attractions. Things to Do
Facilities:
Kids facilities. Changing tables. Stroller-friendly. Internet access. Wi-fi (paid). Eating & drinking facilities. On-site dining. Accessible facilities. Wheelchair access. General facilities. Eco-friendly. Outdoor facilities. Outdoor dining
Good for:
Dating. Singles. Going in a group. Great views. History buffs. Take a tourist. Take your parents. Waterfront. Kids

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It's a really nice place to go to. It is not only very enjoyable for adults, but educational and fun for children. There i a gift shop for souveniers, an outdoors cafeteria, a museum area, a name/signature area with the names of the people who have used Ellis Island and became citizens(mostly entertaining because you may find an ansestor of yours), to start it off there is a wonderful boat ride there and it ends off a great day when it takes you back.

Haylay Sat Apr 28 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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