Statue of Liberty

"Obviously a major landmark of NYC. I still haven't been in the actual statue, despite being a lifelong New Yorker. Going to the island and seeing the statue in person is a great experience. The museum is also pretty cool and Ellis Island is even more interesting."

"Clearly a must do when coming to New York city. We grabbed tickets pretty last minute and were able to get on the ferry and get over to the island and walk around. Pretty incredible experience. Unfortunately because of how late in the day we went over we weren't able to visit Staten Island but we will be back. Great views of boats entering and exiting the harbor and great view of the city."

"This was a great experience when visiting NYC! Booked through NYC cruises and took the ferry over and spent time walking around the island, and we bought tickets to walk up to the crown. That was an awesome experience! There is an elevator to the feet of the statues but you have to climb all stairs to get to the crown. It’s small and tightly crowded. I loved being able to see the infrastructure of the inside of the statue. The island has a fantastic gift shop and lots of great items!"

"Amazing statue with a rich history. One must see it in person to really appreciate it. The price for admission is relatively cheap, so it's not a price issue but a scheduling issue to visit. I highly recommend booking tickets in advance, especially if you're trying to go up to the crown. Depending on the size of your party, ticket availability can be weeks or months out. Also, as of the date of this post, they are no longer doing tours up to the torch only as far up to the crown."

"Great park/statue and decent prices to visit everything! It's an iconic statue and a something everyone must see in their lifetime! Great pictures, beautiful views, interesting history. A ticket is not too expensive, and includes the ferry ride round-trip, access to the statue up to the pedestal, and the museums. You can also opt to go to the top of the crown of the statue! And it's only a few dollars extra (about $26 total per person to visit the statue and go to the top). I think it's a neat experience to go up there, but be aware - it's very tight in the narrow staircase, lots of stairs, and the crown at the top is a tiny room and has a few small windows to see out of. We were a bit underwhelmed by the crown experience, BUT it is a once in a lifetime thing, and I'd recommend it if you don't mind being in tight spaces. Lastly, make sure to book the crown tickets well in advance - months in advance!! They sell out!!"