Sights · Our pick in New York
Statue of Liberty National Monument
Liberty Island
About Statue of Liberty National Monument
The Statue of Liberty is accessible only by boat (NYC Tourism). Statue City Cruises is the official ferry, from Battery Park and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, and the only ticket seller for the island and Ellis Island. Pedestal and crown tickets can sell out, so book ahead.
Why it's on our list
- Book crown tickets early
- Official ferry only
- Statue of Liberty Museum
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Statue of Liberty National Monument before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Statue of Liberty National Monument are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Statue of Liberty ferries1.7 miWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
- 9/11 Memorial2.2 miWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Brooklyn Bridge2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 19 min
- The High Line4.0 miCycle 26 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Empire State Building5.1 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 31 min
- Times Square5.6 miCycle 36 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Grand Central5.6 miCycle 36 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Rockefeller Center5.9 miCycle 38 minCar or taxi 36 min
- Central Park7.0 miCycle 45 minCar or taxi 42 min
- The Met7.5 miCar or taxi 44 min