Take your children on a ferry ride from New York City’s Battery Park to Ellis Island to visit the Statue of Liberty. Built in 1886 as a joint effort by the United States and France to commemorate the American Declaration of Independence, Lady Liberty is a monument to freedom — and one of the first many immigrants saw when they arrived on the Nation’s shores. Tell your children about your ancestors’ arrival in the States. Then from the statue’s observation deck, view the spectacle that is New York City. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum is now open; visit after you tour the monument and continue America’s history lesson. Remember, the lines are quite long and the ascent on the inner staircase is quite steep, so wear your best walking shoes. Reserve tickets ahead of time for both the monument and the ferry – America’s favorite lady is very popular.
Contact no: (877) 523-9849
Location: Battery Park, New York, NY 10004
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