Most iconic place to visit by Americans & tourists.the Liberty Island was earlier place for prehistoric site for native Indians, and n modern time period, it was French naval station, prison, gallows, later military fortification and now Known world over for iconic Statue of Liberty, beaconing people all over the world.......

Very nice and clean place, you can get to it via statue cruises. The only way to the island is via ship. If you get sea sick do not worry. The ride is always very smooth. Amazing place full of a vast history of people making the journey across the sea to the amazing United States of America. Here at Liberty island there is a cafe, gift store, museum that is free. Other things like actually going inside the statue cost extra money. Also get ready to be violated by the extreme security measures to get into the statue. The staff is very nice and one shared a story with us of how they were stuck on the island on 9/11. Very interesting story. Beautiful Lady Liberty and views of lower Manhattan.

Probably my favorite site got to love liberty lady and admire her grace and beauty!

A beautiful island with a museum, national park, walk ways, the iconic Statue of Liberty monument, island bookstore, shops... Also, there are ferry ride from Battery park or Staten Island to Liberty park.

The Statue of Liberty that weve all come here to see if on this island. This island is not very big. You can pretty much walk around it. Pick up your free audio guide upon your arrival. Go to the Statue at your allocated time. Join a free ranger guide tour. Its worth the time. Be sure to visit the museum and use your audio guide at the various sight in the island. Bring your own ear buds for convenience and comfort. Allow about 2 hours at least to do all this. Depending on the queue to get to the top or the pedestal level as well. There are toilets at the museum and the Statue of liberty - before you join the queue to go up. Be prepared for all kinds of weather conditions.

No crowds, great time to visit!

Very nice island with a museum, lookout points, walk ways, the iconic Statue of Liberty monument, gift shops and more. Great place to stop and see!

Awesome place relaxing and peaceful atmosphere I highly recommend it wen u r in NYC

It was totally worth it.Drive to the island is short, if you sont want you dont need to pay to get in the statue.Its more then enough to go around it.

It was a very special experience being there in person, and not just from pictures or tv. I think everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. We didnt go inside the Statue of Liberty, but honestly just being there that close was enough. They have a cafe & a gift shop (with LOTS of souvenirs) on the island. On the other side of the statue, you have the most amazing view of NYC! Perfect for pictures! Definitely would love to come visit again!

The island was very nice to visit. You have to purchase a extea ticket to go inside the Statue of Liberty. If you have the city pass, its only good for visiting the island.

Fantastic place

Amazing! Super happy its open again!

Of course the statue is the main attraction, but the island itself is a nice place to spend time, granted, its usually quite crowded with tourists.The ferry ride itself offers amazing views of the island, as well as of downtown Manhattan (if thats where youre coming from) and is worth the ferry ride in its own right.

Great day trip out on a boat. The statue is amazing to see from up close. A great part of history well with the trip out

Its main draw is the Statue of the Liberty, probably the most iconic symbol of America. There is a nice museum at the base of the statue, a store for souvenirs and gifts, and a cafeteria. Expect scenic views at every turn.Reaching the island is by ferry from Manhattan or New Jersey. Security is tight, with visitors required to go through security before boarding the ferry and accessing the statues pedestal and crown from the base.

I love meeting Mrs. Liberty

My nuts itch please help, I expected the statue to itch my nuts for me but it did not, 1 star, never visit, no nuts are itched here.

A great place to visit with an audio guide. The amenities and facilities are good.

A must if in NYC. Informative and pleasant. Must plan to go early...

Must see! God Bless America!!

Such a nice place to visitBe please be ready for the following things;-Book in advance for admissions tickets for entering the statue ! Dont try to go there and buy ! The tickets get sold out maybe 1 week prior to the date you want to go, so you better book as soon as you know your schedule !-Be ready for a security check!-Book tickets for the cruise online, its a bit cheaper !By the way there is a lemonade shop there (forgot the name ) , it was so delicious that I ended up drinking 2 large size cups.

Privileged to be here.....Here only realised the colour of statue was never a green.When erected the colour was bronze and later because of oxidation it turned green because of corrosion.Authorities and people later started liking the green colour layer which in turn is actually protecting the statue from corrosion.Travellers can always view the Statue from ground but for pedestal and crown one need to book a slot atleast a month before.Statue ticket price is 20 USD . Which includes Ellis Island tour , Liberty Island tour and Manhattan

The Statue of Liberty is a figure of a robed woman representing Libertas, a Roman goddess. She holds a torch above her head with her right hand, and in her left hand carries a tabula ansata inscribed in Roman numerals with JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776), the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. A broken chain lies at her feet. The statue became an icon of freedom and of the United States, and was a welcoming sight to immigrants arriving from abroad

Worth a stop whether you stay on the ferry or walk the island.

Its a great place to walk by and take a lot of great pictures.

Incredible!!! Liberty statue is beautiful, this place is very crawly and if its summer you’ve got to take care of sun in the ferry lane

An absolute must tourist destination. We walked a circle around the island, stopping to take many photos and videos as any tourist should for their first visit. We didnt go inside the statue but hope to on a return visit. There are several shaded areas to retreat from the sun and spots to soak in that Vitamin D while you admire that statue up close.

It was our first visit to US and on first day in New York. The place is very well places and statue is magnanimous and visible from all sides around the island.They also issue a certificate of visit one can add to his/her memory documents.Overall we all in group enjoyed the visit.

Statue of Liberty, tasty lemonade and an amazing NYC skyline views all in one place!

Truly is a sight to see. Sad because we couldnt go inside as all the tickets had sold out.

Beautiful and historic. Also a tourist trap, pay $18 dollars just to get there (for the basic cost not including food or better passes to actually get into the statue), deal with rude tourists, and waste time. Over priced and not worth the money.

Wonderful historic place

Ok so this is BS. Ive lived here for years and finally hopped the 20 dollar water taxi over to the park, only to find there is a FOUR MONTH waiting list to go onto the base of the statue and an even longer wait to go to the crown. Excuse me? Where is the LIBERTY in liberty state park? This place is the malignant tumor on the face of the federal parks system. I feel robbed beca7se Im spending 60 for 3 people to sit on the ground and look at the damn statue.MEANWHILE, the interior is very nearly empty. So wheres the wait you losers? For shame. This is not why my Irish immigrant ancestors helped found this country.

Bucket list item. Must go! God bless America!

Liberty Island is a federally owned island in Upper New York Bay in the United States, best known as the location of the Statue of Liberty. The island is an exclave of the New York City borough of Manhattan, surrounded by the waters of Jersey City, New Jersey. Long known as Bedloes Island, it was renamed by an act of the United States Congress in 1956. In 1937, by Presidential Proclamation 2250 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, it became part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and in 1966,[3] was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of Statue of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island and Liberty Island.

WOW!!! IM AMAZED OF THE HISTORY! VERY INFORMATIVE!!

Liberty Island is best known as the location of the Statue of Liberty. The island is a great place to watch the beautiful skyline of Manhattan. There are ferries from Battery Park and Liberty State Park. Its best to wear comfortable shoes and clothing according to the weather. The island is a great place to relax and enjoy your day.

The statue and grounds were well maintained. We really enjoyed our visit.

It is a must see place. I loved the boat trip. The city that never sleeps. Love NYC

American historical landmark and tourist attraction

Beautiful and Amazing place to visit.

Great welcome center museum. Friendly staff nice views of the city.

Definitely a must during a trip to nyc. However the prices are a bit steep, especially considering you have to get a ticket prior to visiting he island to be able to get up because they don’t sell tickets on the island apparently...

Good

Had a great time at the liberty island, home of statue of Liberty. The weather was awesome. Audio tour helped a lot.. airways will recommend to use it. Could learn lot about the history of the place. Great rush though.. had to wait to get into the ferry. Always will recommend to book online.

I visited Lady Liberty five years ago and had an amazing time. Beautiful statue.

Great place but as of right now its under construction. But a assume place to go .

The Statue of Liberty is such an iconic feature of America you just have to go there while in New York. It was a lot smaller than I imagined but absolutely a work of art . I couldnt stop taking photos .Excellent.

My mother recalls coming to America,from Italy as a little girl, and how everyone went to one side of the huge ship. It was to see the Statute of Liberty for the first time. 70 years later its as vivid to her as it was back then.

Long waiting in lines. Some tourists really need to learn some respect. But overall a worthy experience, statue of the liberty is way prettier if you see it that close and the color is so vibrant. The museum got some nice first-immigrant luggages.

I would recommend visiting the island - not just to see the statue as there are some other great views from this point!

The island is very clean and beautiful..........The copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and its metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel......... There are some historical moments at here like.... The statue of liberty and other things....... We found it very beautiful....... thanks............

Love how much history there is. I wish we could go back to the way to our ancestors arrived and do this. The Statue of Liberty plays such a important part of our history.

The view from there is amazing! Is a nice trip pretty much anyone can afford and besides, its a nice to learn something about one of the most important icons from USA.

One of the best experience that we have in New York.

Very nice view to recreation on liberty island many of tourist was there to go with small boat to the island and many souvenir and interacating people as well

Best and clean place.

Amazing place to visit. The view is fantastic and of course the view of our one and only lady liberty !!

Theres just so much feeling, or lack there of, defending a nations right to defend itself. No words can describe the change in the country the day those towers disappeared from the skyline. God bless America.

Very good point of view to the city. Also great experience , I had a great experience.

If you have a significant other then this can be a great place for the two of you to visit. Its so beautiful and can be totally romantic. Or you can just go alone and have an adventure. If you seek a perspective of history, then I suggest you definitely get a tour guide if you dont already have knowledge of your own. But if you just want great photos then I mean any and everywhere in NY is a great opportunity!

It is worth visiting this island. In addition, there are amazing views of the Manhattan skyline and the New York Harbor. So, you can consider it as hitting 2 birds with 1 stoneNote: Use the promenade on the perimeter of the island for good close-up/selfie/group shots with the NYC skyline (and harbor) in the background.Keep your phones (and any other fragile photography items intact) as the pavement is concrete. A small drop (from about 3 feet) can damage glass components (such as the screen). Mine did!

Highly recommend getting tickets ahead of time to go up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty. The view is amazing, and it’s so cool to get to be up there. The National Park Service regulates tickets well – it’s one of the few U.S. attractions I’ve been to that didn’t feel overrun with people (in part because the crown itself is quite small). Note that there’s no elevator to the top; you’re on your own with 350+ steps, many of which are on a small double-helix spiral staircase.

Great view of the City skyline

This shot was taken while riding aboard the NY fire departments newest boat. It was a cool day in october but the views were stunning. I definitely recommend a visit to those who have never been to New York. Lady Liberty in all her greatness!

Liberty island cruise was great. Put together by TopView

Great time seeing how my parents arrived. The most impressive part was the tour of the old medical facilities. All in ruins but you saw the medical wards, surgical theater, staff housing, and offices . It was massive. The museum was very informative on the criteria used to see if you would be allowed to enter.

A great place to visit! The only downside is if you want to go into Lady Liberty you have to buy tickets months in advance. You can go to the island the same day, but to go inside you have to plan your trip ahead of time.

If you have never been before its a must. Its a beautiful place and imagining all the people who passed through this site is a very emotional place. What this location symbolizes speaks for itself.

Fantastic. Enjoyed the boat ride. Very nice tour guide, good view for taking pictures. Well worth the time and money

Just one glorious momument, nothing much entire activity 2.5hrs affair approx at maximum

The iconic statue of liberty. Is really awesome to see it so close. If you go to NYC and do not come here, is like you didn’t come to NYC. Is good to buy the package, so you can take the ferry from battery park and go to the statue of liberty and then to Ellis Island. Try both islands.

Leisurely walk around the island, free audio tour was informative.

Beautiful and vast views that take up the horizon. The museum is also great. Offers an in-depth analysis of how out Statue came to be and the great men involved.

Very attractive objective.It is advised to get tickets in advance to visit the internal part of the statue.

Beautiful , just beautiful ! I will keep that in mind for a return visit , this place is breathtaking , Im certain that if I died and went to heaven , this place definitely would be it ! Highly recommend visiting this place !

A fantastic part of history great for the whole family

Very interesting walking tour, self guided. Lines are long on weekends and holidays to get to the ferry. Pack patience. Rest of experience was enjoyable and educational.

Its always a great experience. No matter how many times I see it I have to take a picture. The ones posted were from the ferry going to Staten Island after taking my family earlier that day. Visiting, tourist, or local its a great way to spend the day of you havent been in a while, or bringing someone for their first time.

Pro: Magnificent experience, this place is full of culture, history, emotions and beauty. Perfect for family, friends, lovers or be by yourself.Con: There is just a very limited tickets to be inside of liberty Lady.

I can here in the summer of 2001....im from Atlanta, we have our own culture too. But there is no place in of itself like New York and particularly Ellis island. Man, I can still remember the waves crashing up against the ferry. Climbing the spiral staircase to see the skyline. A lot has changed in 17 years but the memories are still vivid and will never fade.

Shes definitely a Beauty!! A welcoming to The Land of Freedom and Hope!!!

Must see! Great pics and views of Manhattan from there. Take drinks with you, there very very expensive.

Nice area to visit

The island and statue are awesome.. However ticketing staff is not helpful in giving rightful information. The ticketing officer doesnt show interest in answering any questions as simple as do we have any openings for crown visits.

Top views of the Lady and lower Manhatten. A nice horn free area. Ellis island worth a trip...to the morgue. Nice.

There’s so much to do on this island other than checking out, marveling at, and taking pictures of and with the Statue of Liberty. There’s a lot of space to walk and stroll around and just take in the atmosphere of New York City. And the island offers some really nice photo ops, especially that of the NYC skyline. This place is great to hang out at especially when the weather gets nice and you can really spend the whole day here learning about the statue and its history as well as New York City’s.

It is spectacular, great place for family time

Loved it! Once in a lifetime experience. Very glad I went. Just give yourself enough time, and dress for the weather

Liberty Island remains a must visit for all nationalities coming to NYC

The line is forever on weekends, about a mile. Estimate wait time around 3-4 hrs. Make sure to check the ticket office closing time, they close quite early. But anyway, still a must-see attraction once in the states

Heart full of love for America the brave,beautiful, and the free lady liberty!

I wish I had the statue of liberty pictures such an awesome experience

The United States Lighthouse Board had responsibility for the operation of the Statue of Liberty until 1901, when the care and operation of the Statue was placed under the War Department. A Presidential Proclamation declared Fort Wood (and the Statue of Liberty within it) a National Monument on October 15, 1924, and the monuments boundary was set at the outer edge of Fort Wood. In 1933, the care and administration of the National Monument was transferred to the National Park Service.On September 7, 1937, jurisdiction was enlarged to encompass all of Bedloes Island and in 1956, the islands name was changed to Liberty Island. On May 11, 1965, Ellis Island was also transferred to the National Park Service and became part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument

What is there not to love about this place? Its the symbol of the city and its a magical experience when you come up close to it. Nothing beats a once in a lifetime opportunity like this. Which is why if you go, take advantage of this amazing opportunity

Nice boat ride to this island. Landmark statue. Very elegant.

I have to confess we didnt get off the ship. We were on a five day break with loads to pack in. Photos from a distance but the ferry journey was bright, sunny and extremely breezy.

Iconics island

Breath taking, wonderful history, and fun for a picnic.