Liberty Island Information Center
Address: Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004
The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, has welcomed generations to New York Harbor; Bartholdi's 151-foot figure stands on a pedestal built with American dimes and nickels, and Emma Lazarus's poem made her the mother of exiles.
Ride the ferry, explore the Statue of Liberty Museum, and walk the island's promenade; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, reserve months ahead to climb the 154 steps to the crown, a cramped and unforgettable ascent inside the statue itself.
Coordinates: 40.69045, -74.04642