The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, New York City | USA

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The Statue of Liberty is more than a monument. She is a beloved friend, a living symbol of freedom to millions around the world. These exhibits are a tribute to the people who created her, to those who built and paid for her, to the ideals she represents, and to the hopes she inspires.
In 1886, The Statue of Liberty Monument was a given to the United States from France to celebrate the friendship the two endured during the American Revolution. The Statue of Liberty has over the years has symbolized the freedom and the democracy of the United States.
Today the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and is under the care of the National Parks Service. It is a place where visitors can spend hours learning about Ellis Island's history before, during, and after its use as America's immigration station. The museum also tells the stories of why so many people immigrated to America and what became of them after they arrived.
Ellis Island has become a place where families and individuals celebrate and honour those family members who made the arduous journey to a new life in America.

Travel Tip:

There is a free cruise that departs to the Island. Be careful of the street vendors, there are lots of them just outside the metro (subway) station and selling tickets.
If you want helicopter ride and view there is one closer to the departure of the ferry.






Location: Ellis Island, United States

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