New York - Statue of Liberty 
The Statue of Liberty was France's gift to America, it 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.
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Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis Island
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
United States
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
United States
Phone 1 (212) 363-3200
Fax 1 (212) 363-6304
Hours
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The statue is free, but the ferry costs $12 for adults; $10 for seniors; and $5 for children (under 12). Round trip ferry ticket includes stops at both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. www.statuecruises.com 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 (often June to September), 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.
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