Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York City

This was definitely a bucket list item for me and my visit did not disappoint! We were met, promptly at Battery Park, by our diminutive tour guide, Sheree, who sported a bright pink ball cap, which came in very handy to spot her as she guided us through the crowds. One of the crew members told me that the boat has a capacity to carry 800 passengers which was mind blowing to me. As we approached Liberty island and got closer to the statue the atmosphere became hushed as we collectively embraced her aura. The process of getting us on and off the boat was surprisingly orderly considering the number of people. Our guide took us through the process and was extremely informative. I was very impressed with her wealth of knowledge. I asked and she said she had been doing this for many years. She is SKILLED! She got on the ground to take pictures for us so that we could have the Statue in the background! Now that is great customer service! Thank you, Sheree! I highly recommend this tour and encourage you to go on to Ellis Island also.

So glad to have finally gotten to experience the iconic Statue of Liberty! The views are breathtaking. Getting to see this has always been a dream of mine. I bought the tickets to go into the base, which was definitely a great experience! I would definitely recommend anyone visiting to buy the tickets either to go into the base, or even the crown. The inside of the statue is a very unique experience. Staff that I encountered were all very friendly. Definitely a great place to see at least once in your life.