How to Visit the Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is one site you cannot miss on your trip to New York City. This monument represents the ideals of America and embraces the freedom of its people. You need to follow a few directions to ensure an easy tour of the statue and to minimize your time getting there.

Things You'll Need

• Transportation
• Time Pass
• Ferry pass
• Cash or credit card

Instructions

1. Buy tickets in advance for the ferry and for the Statue of Liberty by calling 1-866-Statue4 or visiting the Circle Line Ferry website (see link below in Resources). This will ensure your ability to go inside the statue with your prepaid Time Pass.

2. Ride the ferry to the Statue of Liberty either via Battery Park in Manhattan or through Liberty State Park in Jersey City.

3. Arrive early. You must go through security to ride the ferry and also to enter the statue itself.

Tips & Warnings

• It is recommended that you take a taxi or public transportation to the ferry sites. They do not offer parking. However, there are limited private parking areas around the parks.

• Many tours offer the Statue of Liberty as part of a package.

• The Statue of Liberty is closed on Christmas Day (December 25).

• Although you may buy advanced tickets, be aware you will be charged a service fee.