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Welcome to Hipfig's travel guide series
on New York City. In this video we're
going to be talking about the Statue of
Liberty and Ellis Island in New York City.
Keep watching for travel tips so
you don't miss the boat!
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
provide an in-depth understanding of the
immigration history of the united States.
They are also iconic symbols connected
to New York City and the US. Ferries
are the only transportation to both
Liberty Island, site of the statue of
Liberty, and Ellis Island . One ferry
ticket provides access to both islands
The ferry dock is located in Battery Park.
To get to Battery Park
take the R subway train to Whitehall
Street station, or you can take the four
or five subway train to Bowling Green
station, or you can take the one subway
train to South Ferry station. From these
stations walk to the Castle Clinton
National Monument in Battery Park to buy
tickets, or follow the signs for the
Statue of Liberty ferries if you already
have tickets.
Statue Cruises is the official ferry
service provider. All private vessels are
prohibited from docking on either Island.
You can reserve online, or buy tickets
on the day you visit at the Statue of Liberty''s
official ticket office inside Castle
Clinton in Battery Park
While at Castle Clinton, if you have time go
to the Castle Clinton's ranger station
and ask for Junior Ranger program for your kids
Nothing can spoil plans like sold out
tickets, reserve online as soon as you
know your dates for your visit
you may be one of these methods to
reserve tickets. You can go to Hipfig.com's
attraction page for the Statue
of Liberty and Ellis Island for the
links, or you can call by calling 1-877- 523
9849 or 201-604-2800. Once you have
your ticket in hand, you'll line up, go
through security, and then go to the dock
to board the boat
Once you get on the boat try to find a
seat on the upper deck. It will take
approximately 15 minutes to get to
Liberty Island. It was originally intended
to celebrate the 100th anniversary of
America's independence, security and
future. Enjoy your view of this great
monuments as we approach the Liberty Island today. If
you have any questions or have an
emergency while visiting the island
please contact a National Park Service
ranger. On Liberty Island there are three
options: You have a self-guided audio
tour which is offered in nine languages,
and children audio tour for ages 6 to 10
is offered in five languages.
There's also a descriptive audio tour
available for visually impaired. In
addition you can also go on a Park
Ranger's English-language guided tour.
Check at the visitor center ranger station
for more details. Option two includes the
self-guided tour and also Pedestal
access. Pedestal tickets are subject to
availability on a first-come basis in
person at the Castle Clinton ticket
office. Please reserve online to ensure
your spot. There is no extra fee for
Pedestal access. Option 3 includes a
self-guided tour, Pedestal and Crown
access. There is an additional fee for
Crown access. Please purchase tickets in
advance as tickets are very limited on
any day you visit. Again I want to
emphasize there is a small additional
fee to go up to the crown per person
in addition to the ferry fee.
There's a maximum of four Crown
reservations allowed per order.
Children must be at least four feet to
visit the crown, and the names of those
in your party must be provided at the time
of the purchase. Tickets are
non-transferable. Prior to entering the
Statue of Liberty each ticket holder
will be required to show photo ID, except
minors, matching the name printed on the
ticket. There are restrictions on what
can be carried up to the Crown and
lockers will be provided (for a fee). If you plan to
go up to the Crown
make sure you're in good physical shape
to do it.
The steps are steep and small up to the
Crown. If you have any claustrophobic
issues
this is not for you. After your trip to
Liberty Island you'll take a short ferry
ride to Ellis Island . On Ellis Island you
can take a guided tour with the Park
Ranger or self-guided tour, visit the
museum's three floors of exhibits which document
the immigrant experience at Ellis Island.
You can watch the Island of Hope, Island of
Tears an award-winning documentary.
You can visit the American family
Immigration History Center.
For an additional fee, you can take the Hard Hat
tours of the hospital complex.
The Hard Hat tour is open to visitors over
the age of 13 and is a guided 90-minute
tour around select areas of the Ellis
Island hospital complex. Book online to
ensure your spot. Check at the Ranger
Station for Junior Ranger badges
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