Liberty Island
Liberty Island has a land area of slightly less than 15 acres, which include paths for walking and jogging with views of New York City and the New Jersey shoreline. Grassy areas and benches are available for eating and resting.
Facts About the Statue
Construction of the statue was completed in 1886, and it was unveiled by President Grover Cleveland on October 28. The statue is slightly over 150 feet tall from base to torch, and sits on a pedestal that raises it to over 305 feet above the ground.
Ferry from New York City
Battery Park is a 25-acre historic park on the southern tip of Manhattan, and is a departure point for ferries to Staten Island, Ellis Island and Liberty Island. Ferries depart for the 15-minute ride to Liberty Island from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ferry from New Jersey
Liberty State Park is a 1,212-acre park that is surrounded by water on three sides. Ferries depart for the 30-minute ride to Liberty Island from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Activities
The ferries from both New York and New Jersey stop at both Ellis Island and Liberty Island. Passengers may stop at one or both locations. For additional cost, tickets are available for accessing the Statue of Liberty pedestal, and for climbing the stairs to the top of the crown.
Article Written By Timothy Aldinger
Timothy Aldinger brings 20 years of experience as an instructional design consultant and corporate training strategist in the automotive, environmental, health and insurance industries. His professional writings have been published by Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation, General Motors, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan and many other major corporations. Aldinger received his Bachelor of Arts in political theory from Michigan State University.
