Ferrying Your Way To New York's Historic Landmarks
The Statue of Liberty has become a symbol of freedom and change
, as well as one declaring America. No matter where you come from, whether you are an American citizen or live in another country, the place holds significance.
Near to the monument is another important aspect of U.S. culture, Ellis Island. It was the base of immigration to the country throughout the beginning half of the twentieth century, and is one of the most popular tourist sites today.
People of all ages and backgrounds can benefit from an educational tour of the two places. Even those from other countries may have had ancestors that passed through Ellis Island, hoping to become a citizen of the country.
If you wish to visit the Statue of Liberty and/or Ellis Island, there are a number of ways to get there. Those closer to the New Jersey side of the river may wish to take off from Liberty State Park.
Take the New Jersey Turnpike and exit on 14B. From there, there are plenty of signs that will direct you how to get there.
Some find this port a little less crowded than the one in New York City, and you may avoid longer lines for tickets and ferries. You can even purchase them online ahead of time to lessen your wait time.
If you wish to set off from New York City, either drive your car to the southernmost area of Manhattan at Battery Park, or take the subway. If you prefer to take public transportation, ride either the four or five Lexington Avenue line to Bowling Green or the one 7th Avenue Line to South Ferry.
Once you find your way out of the subway station, make your way to Battery Park. There will be plenty of signs designating where you can find the ticket offices, as well as the waiting line for the ferry.
If you have not purchased tickets ahead of time, have someone direct you to where you may buy some. Actually visiting the monuments is free; however, you must pay thirteen dollars for an all day pass to ride the water ways.
If you simply wish to see the Statue from the walkway, then you only need to buy a regular reserve ticket. However, those that wish to go to the observation deck or crown will want to reserve a spot at a certain time.
Places fill up quickly, so make your reservations a day ahead of time and make sure to be there at the designated hour on your pass. You can also have the option of having a guided tour at both monuments for an extra fee.
The ferry ride is a time to take in the beauty of the harbor and all of the beautiful buildings of Manhattan's Financial District, so be sure to have you camera ready. If you really wish to sight see, try to find a seat on the top level of the boat, so that you can really get a good view of your surroundings.
Once you have reached the Statue of Liberty, be sure to make a complete circle around the island, so that you can fully take in the grandeur. This was the welcoming site that greeted the immigrants of the early twentieth century.
It let those know that they had made their way to a free country, and could escape the hardships that they faced in their past lives. Those that came into New York by boat had to pass through immigration at Ellis Island.
The base at Ellis Island was in operation until the middle of the 1900's. It has now been turned into a rather large museum full of exhibits containing personal belongings of those that came and describing the process of migrating to the United States.
You may want to spend a little extra money in order to get a guided tour, complete with a headset. It will tell you all about the artifacts, while guiding you through the exhibits and wings of the museum.
You are even able to view the Registry Room, where millions of migrants passed through to be tested and entered into the system and American citizens. These two monuments are attractions that visitors to the city should not neglect to place at the top of their list; they are a beautiful, educational, and fun jaunt across the waters.
by: Terry Daniels
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