Travel and Directions Getting to the Islands. Directions to the Ferries. What To Expect Liberty Island. No additional ticket is needed to visit the museum. Learn More. Ellis Island. About Your Visit. View FAQ. The Foundation. Keepers of the Flame.
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This is a very informative tour, where the guide goes in depth on the history of the island and the individuals responsible of bringing it to life. It is also a wonderful opportunity to take photographs. You may also pick up the headphones at Castle Clinton. Everything you can do with a guide you can do on your own.
Walk the grounds of the Statue of Liberty, read all of the plaques, take pictures, and enjoy the incredible view of Manhattan. Thank you for visiting www. All ferries are wheelchair accessible, and service animals and authorized guides are welcome aboard as well. There are bathrooms located on board all ferries, so if you or the kids missed the opportunity before departing, you can still take a bathroom break before reaching Liberty Island or Ellis Island.
While there are bathrooms available on both islands, it may take some searching and walking to reach them. Each leg of the ferry ride takes about 15 minutes. If you are planning on taking advantage of seeing both the Liberty Island and Ellis Island grounds, you will want to block out at least hours for your trip.
If you plan on passing up Ellis Island and instead choosing just to visit the Statue of Liberty, you should still allow hours to ensure you have enough time to enjoy your visit and make sure you take the ferry back to Lower Manhattan instead of the ferry to Ellis Island. If you are visiting once the interior of the statue is reopened, there is no additional fee to enter the pedestal and visit the Pedestal Museum, but you do have to reserve specific tickets to do so.
You will want to plan on spending a few hours here to really enjoy the exhibits and museum here depending on how deep you want to dive into the history of this historic port that over 12 million immigrants passed through! Ellis Island does have the Ellis Island Cafe where you can buy something to hold you over until you get back to Manhattan. You will want to check and ask on the day of your visit, but typically the last ferry back to Manhattan is around pm.
If you run short on time, you can also do this part later at home from your computer too. While there is no wrong way to visit Lady Liberty, following these Statue of Liberty tips can help you and your party get the most out of your time.
If you want to save the time you have on the Liberty Island grounds, you can purchase souvenirs and snacks on any of the ferries.
This can save some valuable time not waiting in line at the gift shops on the islands. There are also food options on the island, but they can be a bit pricey and could cause you to have to spend some of your time waiting in line.
Pack some food for your visit and enjoy the views of Manhattan from Liberty Island with a picnic and a camera. This will allow you to head straight to security and skip the ticket line. It will also allow you more time to weigh your options and to decide on which ticket options and attractions are best for you and your group. Another thing to keep in mind when deciding which ticket options to choose, remember that accessing the crown requires visitors to climb steps.
So although the ferries are all accessible, visiting the crown is not a good option for groups with mobility or accessibility concerns. As previously mentioned, Ranger-led tours are included in all tickets. These tours lead visitors around Liberty Island, and begin at the flagpole on the island. These tours are informative and great for all ages, making them a great choice for groups with kids and history buffs alike.
They take about minutes, so take this into account when planning out how you will spend your time during your visit. When planning on when to visit the Statue of Liberty, take into account how busy it can get. Not only will this save your group time with shorter lines, but it will also give you more opportunities for photos that are not obstructed by other groups of tourists. If you are visiting soon, keep an eye on closures, restrictions, and modifications due to health and safety precautions.
The National Park Service provides this information here , so make sure you check for updates so that you can more successfully plan your visit to the Statue of Liberty. For more amazing views of the Statue of Liberty, be sure to check out our full guide for what to do at Governors Island.
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