What should you wear to the Statue of Liberty?

Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen. Similarly, you might need to stand on the ferry, which requires shoes with grip. Even if you are not climbing the Statue of Liberty, you'll still want to walk all the way around Liberty Island. It's bigger than you might realize, so dress for comfort.



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Those with reservations to the pedestal, the stone base that the Statue of Liberty sits on top of, must secure the following items in a locker: ALL FOOD & DRINKS (except water in a clear plastic bottle) ALL BACKPACK-STYLE BAGS (including over-sized bags, drawstring bags, and backpack purses) Strollers.

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Prohibited Items for Monument Access (Pedestal) All food. All beverages, except water in a plastic container. All backpacks (including oversized bags).

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No. Before accessing the Pedestal of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, all visitors with backpacks, food, and drinks must place these items in lockers. Lockers are located by the entrance of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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Are there restrictions on what I can bring? The Statue of Liberty does not allow selfie sticks, large bags, large bottles of water, tripods, and other large objects.

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Without proper planning, many people end their visit much later than expected, so make sure to leave plenty of time to see everything without feeling rushed. At a minimum, you should budget two hours for the Statue of Liberty and an additional hour if you plan to visit Ellis Island as well.

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Being on the 9:00 am slot means there will be less crowds on the grounds of the Statue of Liberty, the Pedestal and even Ellis Island, and your visit will be much smoother. Alternatively, opt for an early afternoon visit – though at that time of day there will definitely be more people than in the early morning.

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Yes, masks are required during your visit to the Statue of Liberty. What is the time on my tickets? The time on your tickets is your security check in and boarding time for the ferry departure. You must arrive at least 30-40 minutes prior to your security check in time.

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Water fountains are located in the lobby of the Statue of Liberty near the restrooms. Speaking of restrooms, the lobby facilities are the only ones located inside as well. So plan accordingly before you climb!

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Statue of Liberty bag policy Before boarding the ferry, you will need to pass through a security screening. You can take food, backpacks, and camera equipment but the maximum size for any baggage is 24 '' x 18''. Weapons of any sort or forbidden.

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