Liberty State Park - Statue of Liberty

Jersey City Hotels

Compare rates & save on Hotels in Jersey City

Statue of Liberty Description

France's gift to America was built in 1886 and remains a famous world symbol of freedom. It is the world's largest statue and stands just under 152 feet tall (from the base to the torch) and weighs an approximate 450,000 pounds. The statue offers a fine view of New York Harbor and lower Manhattan.

Hobbies & Activities category: Historic site; National park; National Register of Buildings; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain; Towers, monuments, observation deck; UNESCO World Heritage Site

Address

Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis Island
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
United States
Phone 1 (212) 363-3200
Fax 1 (212) 363-6304

http://www.nps.gov/stli/

Hours

September 5 to May 28

Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Closed	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30

May 29 to September 4

Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Closed	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

FREE

Tips

The statue is free, but the ferry costs $11.50 for adults; $9.50 for seniors (62 and over); and $4.50 for children under 12. Round trip ferry ticket includes stops at both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Board ferry from Battery Park or Liberty State Park (Jersey City). Long waits to visit the crown of the statue can last up to 3 hours. Museum open.
During busy periods of visitation, access to the crown of the Statue of Liberty may close 2-3 hours prior to the closing of the park. Visitors reaching the lobby beyond that time may ascend to the 10th floor pedestal observation deck.

Typical Visit

2 hours

Attractions Near Statue of Liberty, Liberty State Park, Jersey City

Hotels in Popular New Jersey Destinations