Seeing the Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty Fast Facts

Dedicated on October 28, 1886 "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was designed by Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi and presented by France as a gift to the United States.
Standing 151 feet high, and weighing in at 225 tons, Miss Liberty is made of copper, with a nose four and a half feet long and mouth three feet wide. Her waist measures 35 feet around.
Tickets & Admission : Purchase round trip ferry tickets at Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Price includes admission to the Statue of Liberty.
New York subway: for transport to Battery Park, take the 1 train to the South Ferry station, or the 4 or 5 train to the Bowling Green station.
Open daily 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. Hours are adjusted seasonally.

Whether traveling the Eastern Seaboard or direct into New York City, a visit to the Statue of Liberty is second only to the Empire State Building for the to-do list of million of visitors each year.

Its sheer size makes it a New York Harbor landmark, most famously playing a part in the experience of 19th century immigrants whose first glimpse of the U.S. was Miss Liberty.

Built from designs by French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from France to the United States and dedicated on October 28, 1886.

Now into the 21st century she continues to spark the imagination as an enduring symbol for freedom and democracy throughout the world, and was the scene of wild celebration and fireworks displays at her centennial in 1986.

Following the attacks of 9/11, the statue was closed to visitors for 3 years before new security measures were enacted to allow it to reopen in August 2004, with full access to the Promenade and observatory.

Statue of Liberty crown reopens

The statue's famous crown, which was finally open on July 4, 2009 to great fanfare, now allows visitors full access to Miss Liberty and a sweeping view of New York Harbor through 25 windows at the statue's highest point.

Owing to their popularity, tickets to the Statue of Liberty went on sale for $15 in 2009, this in addition to the $12 general admission price which includes ferry service to and from Manhattan Island at Battery Park.

At its base, Liberty Island's 12 acres offers lots of room for picnics and family gatherings on its sprawling green lawns and park benches, along with 360-degree views of the surroundings including Manhattan Island, the New Jersey Hudson River shoreline, and Staten Island's Verazzano Narrows Bridge.

Inside, also be sure to view the museum featuring lots of interesting historical photos and interesting trivia and fun facts about Miss Liberty throughout her history.

The Statue of Liberty around the Web:

• Statue of Liberty - the official site

• Visiting the Statue of Liberty

• Statue of Liberty Webcam Live