Visiting The Parks And The Statue Of Liberty
There are thousands of things to do when you visit New York City
. There are layers and layers of American history located in this city.
However, one of the attractions that is often overlooked is the parks that are located in this city. One of the parks that should be visited by many more tourists is Battery Park.
This park covers 25 acres or 10 hectares. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City.
This park faces the New York Harbor. It is name Battery Park because of the artillery battery that was assigned this area for various periods of time.
The batteries were both Dutch and British at various points in time. They were primarily assigned to protect the settlements on the land behind the station.
The pier at the north end of the park is called Pier A. Pier A used to be a fireboat state and the location of a Hope Garden.
The Hope Garden was a memorial to AIDS victims. You can then walk to the other end of the park to enjoy a delicious dinner at the Battery Garden restaurant.
This restaurant is situated by the United States Coast Guard Battery Building. Battery Park City is located on the northwest side of the park.
This city is a very strictly planned community that was created on a landfill in the 1970s and 1980s. This city also includes the Robert F. Wagner Parks and the Battery Park City Promenade.
The Wagner Park is also worth visiting if you get a chance. You can see the ferries move between the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from Battery Park.
After you have seen Battery Park, you can take one these ferries over to the Statue of Liberty yourself. This is one monument you cannot leave New York City without visiting.
The Statue of Liberty was first shipped from France to New York. She came in 350 pieces that had to be put together.
It took architects four month to put these 350 pieces together. It was finally completed on October 28, 1886.
After the September 11, 2001 scare, the Statue of Liberty was closed to visitors because it is a national icon. However, Liberty Island was soon reopened on December 20, 2001.
The Promenade and observatory followed later and were reopened to visitors beginning on August 3, of 2004. However, you could only visit these areas with a special reserved ticket.
Five years later on July 4, 2009, the Crown was reopened to visitors. This reopening marked the celebration of Independence Day this year.
If you are planning on visiting this monument of our freedom, there are several things you should know. The first thing you should know is that strollers are not allowed on the promenade or the observatory tours.
However, there is a lot of room to let children run around and expend energy on Liberty Island. In addition, if you have children between the ages of 7 and 12, there is a Junior Ranger Program available that they may enjoy.
The only cost to visit Liberty Island is the ferry ticket. The Statue of Liberty is generally open between 8:30 in the morning and 4:30 at night.
Liberty Island closes at 6 at night and the last ferry generally returns around 6:30 at night. In addition, it costs $3 to get a ticket to visit the crown of the Statue of Liberty.
However, this ticket will allow you to enter the Pedestal and the Museum too. Ever since the occurrence of September 11th, security on Liberty Island has been extremely strict.
You must past through an x-ray and baggage must be screened before you can board the ferry. Then, you will have to pass through security again when you are entering the Statue of Liberty.
In case you get hungry while visiting Liberty Island, there are concessions stands at which you can purchases food items. The main items available include hot dogs, ice cream, and drinks.
You are not allowed to take anything with you except a camera up to the crown, so make sure that you finish your food before you attempt to enter the Statue of Liberty. However, you can bring a picnic with you to Liberty Island.
Liberty Island is a very nice place to spend some time enjoying the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty. It is also a very nice park where you can relax before you continue on to explore Ellis Island.
by: Terry Daniels
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