Visiting Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
September 2022
In September 2022, we were parked in a campground near Marathon, New York. Located in the middle of the state, we were able to explore from one end to the other. I wrote about Niagara Falls in this article.
This day we planned to drive to Liberty Park, New Jersey and get on a ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. I recommend purchasing tickets online at Statue City Cruises, but plan ahead for traffic delays. Better to be there early than show up late and miss your ferry. Park in the Liberty State Park Parking Lot and walk into the building. Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty are both only accessible to the public by ferry.
The ferry office is located inside the abandoned Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal. This waterfront transort hub has been turned into a museum. It is a beautiful building and the ferry boats are docked outside. If you have enough time you can explore certain areas inside this building.
