Statue of Liberty
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| Address |
Liberty Island |
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| Hours |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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| Phone |
212-363-3200 |
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| Website |
www.nps.gov/stli/ |
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 The
Statue of Liberty was presented to the United States as a gift from
France on October 28th 1886. The gift commemorated the friendship
and values shared between the two nations. The Statue of Liberty
was first proposed by French statesmen, Edovard de Laboulaye, and
later designed by Auste Bartholdi.
Every American should visit the Statue of Liberty at least once
in their lives. After all, Lady Liberty is the face of freedom,
liberty and the American way of life. Over the last century she
welcomed millions of immigrants, seeking just that, to America.
You can’t help but feel patriotic the first time your eyes
look upon the Statue of Liberty.
Due to post 9/11 security measures, tourists are no longer permitted
to enter the Statue of Liberty. Still, breathtaking views of the
Statue of Liberty can be had from Liberty Island, Ellis Island,
and even Battery Park. Ferries depart to Liberty Island and Ellis
Island every 30 minutes and the ride takes about 20 minutes. Lines
can get bad on the weekends so plan accordingly.
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