{"id":2749,"date":"2024-05-18T07:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T07:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newyorktour1.com\/blog\/?p=2749"},"modified":"2024-11-01T11:43:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T11:43:15","slug":"dos-donts-statue-liberty-ellis-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/dos-donts-statue-liberty-ellis-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: Do’s and Don’ts for Your Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As two of the most popular attractions in New York City, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are probably on your must-see list \u2014 and they should be \u2014 but how can you make the best of your visit to these historic landmarks? There\u2019s a lot to experience at each place, plus a few guidelines for guests, so I\u2019ve rounded up a list of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to help make your trip a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll also share what you can do at each site and answer a couple frequently asked questions. Consider this your how-to resource for exploring the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, as told to you by a local NYC tour guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting your visit: Battery Park and Castle Clinton<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A trip to Liberty and Ellis islands starts before you even get on the boat. When you get to Battery Park, walk around the open gardens and spend some time investigating Castle Clinton \u2014 a historic fort from the War of 1812. Over the years, it\u2019s been used as a theater, an aquarium, and the first immigration station in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might also see street performers and acrobats, so feel free to watch them as well. Be aware, though, that they\u2019ll expect a tip if you enjoyed the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting Liberty Island<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Once you board the ferry, have your camera ready for spectacular panoramas of New York Harbor. You can also see the Statue of Liberty as you approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get a better idea of what the ferry ride over is like, take a look at this video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n