Visit the Statue of Liberty: Tickets, Timings, and Tips

The Statue of Liberty is one of the well-known symbols of freedom and democracy. It is a complete copper structure located in New York Harbor. It was a gift from France that was sent to the United States in 1886. The official name of this statue is Liberty Enlightening the World, and it is also known as "Lady Liberty." The height of the Statue of Liberty is 151 feet, 1 inch (46 meters) tall, and its weight is around 225 tons. This complete structure of somewhere signifies some of the essential aspects of history, such as the statue's torch representing the light that shows the path to freedom, and the tablet in her left hand has the date of the Declaration of Independence's adoption in Roman numerals, the seven rays in her crown showcases the seven seas and continents and the broken chains at her feet symbolize freedom. 

Apart from that, if you have been planning to travel to New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty, then there are various aspects that you need to consider before the tour. The list of such essential elements includes timings, ticket details like cost, and some of the other essential preferences that should be kept into consideration before traveling to your desired destination. 

Ticket Details: 

While you plan to travel to the Statue of Liberty, the National Park Service does not charge an entrance fee. But, in reference to that, tourists are required to pay the transportation fee to reach the Island. In addition to that, fees for ferries, parking, special tours, or special permits are not going to be covered by national park annual passes. Note that if the tourist wants to climb up the statue to its crown, you will have to make the reservation in advance, which is available online. Once complete then, you will have to climb up 215 steps, and you will be at the top of the statue. 

Timing: 

As soon as tourists become familiar with the Statue of Liberty ticket details, another essential factor that should be considered is its operational hours. Thus, the timings or the hours that are available for visiting the statue are open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. With reference to that, the last admission to the pedestal is at 3:30 PM. Rather than this, the ferry timings are also available for the travelers, and they should follow them accordingly. 

• The first ferry from the Mainland departs at 8:30 AM
• The last ferry from the Mainland departs at 3:30 PM
• The last ferry from Liberty Island departs at 5 PM
• The last ferry from Ellis Island departs at 5:15 PM. 

Visitor Tips: Travelers must follow some essential tips and tricks regarding the Statue of Liberty. Once you have mastered the basic set of tips, visiting the statue becomes quite simple and easy for travelers. Thus, to collect all the information for the visitor's tip, read the following section for the best guidance. 

• Buy Tickets in Advance: Tourists who wish to climb the Statue of Liberty crown need to make their reservations in advance, as the pedestal is a limited option. 
• Get Along With Statue Cruises Ferry: Getting along with the Statue Cruises option tourists are having easy access to travel from one spot to another around the Island. 
• Be Aware of Restrictions: Tourists are never allowed to bring fireworks, drones, large packages, face masks, costumes, or permanent or erasable markers. Note that visitors are not allowed to smoke indoors or on the ferry.
• Dress Comfortably: Tourists which are visiting Statue of Liberty should wear comfortable clothes, so that they do not get any sort of inconveniences at the time of roaming around the premises of Statue. 

Restricted Items:

After getting all the basic information about the visitor's tips, now is the time to get the details for restricted items. Therefore, to know the list of items that tourists are prohibited from bringing in and around the premises of the Statue of Liberty, you have the following section to read and collect all the essential information quite accordingly.

• Food and drink: Tourists who plan to visit the Statue of Liberty are restricted from bringing food and beverages, except a clear water bottle.
• Weapons: All types of weapons, including firearms, ammunition, pellet guns, and replica weapons, are restricted.
• Pocket Knives: Some of the pocket knife types are also restricted and prohibited from being carried on the premises of the Statue of Liberty. 
• Dangerous Items: Any item that is pointed or sharp is prohibited from being carried under the premises of the Statue of Liberty. 

How to Reach the Statue of Liberty From John F. Kennedy International Airport?

Once you have gathered a lot of information about restricted items, visitor tips, operating timings, and ticket details, you should understand the essential information regarding the options that are available for tourists to travel from John F. Kennedy International Airport to the Liberty Statue. Therefore, to understand the proper guided ways, approach the section below, and you will receive appropriate assistance. 

• AirTrain: Tourists are given permission to use the AirTrain or ferry option to reach to the Statue of Liberty, and the time from this option will be around 2 hours approximately. The cost for the ticket will be around $8.25 which is for one-way to New York City. The price will differ according to one-way or round trip and route. 
• Subway: Tourists will also have the option of selecting the subway to reach the Statue of Liberty from JFK International Airport, and the cost is around $3. 
• Taxi: The taxi fare that for this route is around $96.50 respectively. 

What are the Nearby Tourist Spots of the Statue of Liberty?

In accordance with collecting more information that depicts more tourist spots near the Statue of Liberty, you should understand that there are some attractive places to visit, such as Ellis Island, Liberty State Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Staten Island Ferry. In addition to that, more places are available for tourists to visit, and they are referring below and will offer a complete set of guidance quite accordingly.

• 9/11 Memorial
• Times Square
• Rockefeller Center
• Fifth Avenue
• Empire State Building
• Carnegie Hall
• Central Park.