STATUE OF LIBERTY TOUR GUIDE shares HOW TO VISIT, TIPS AND TRICKS, FUN FACTS

[@TripHacksDC]

This is so useful! Now I know exactly what to expect when I visit the Statue on my next trip!

[@mmat7598]

I just got back from NYC and going to the Statue of Liberty was first on our itinerary. Thank you so much Megan for your helpful hints that you mentioned in this video from navigating the airport type security, to maneuvering the line of people getting onto the ferry, to where to stand on the ferry, to where to find the lockers for your backpack, purses, to where the bathrooms are on the island and so many more helpful hints!! It made our visit to the Statue of Liberty seamless. We enjoyed our visit there so much!I’m so glad I found this video. Thank you!!

[@doughboyu20]

I haven’t gone yet, going in June 2024, but I want to second this sentiment. Thank you so much Megan for these thoughtful, helpful and thorough tips 😊🙏🏼

[@LucijaPodic-fx9it]

This is coming from a fellow tour leader colleague: thank you for this video with all the informations a normal human being would not even think of but a guide knows are essential! We are a unique species of human beings and only the ones working in this occupation know what I mean by that 😄

[@Lewisjc99]

This video reminded me that as a New Yorker I really need to make it my business to visit Lady Liberty’s crown and stop procrastinating in so doing. Thanks for all your useful and entertaining info on this and all your other videos. Your energy is second to none.

[@ramencurry6672]

It’s actually common for many people to not know their city. Only local areas for errands and living. I remember reading a post of a guy in Memphis who lived there all his life and never knew of some famous places until watching videos on KZbin

[@vegbeauti]

I watched your video about a week ago and went on the tour yesterday. A few clarifications and comments: as everyone seems confused they can't go up in the crown, I figured out what is causing this confusion. The site implies that the hard hat tour includes the crown, but it does not. What is not written or said anywhere is that you have to purchase multiple tickets per person if you want to see everything. They leave it implied for you to figure out, then when everyone gets to the pedestal, you can stand there and watch them find out one after another they thought they could go up but can't. For example, if you want crown and hard hat, you will be purchasing two tickets for yourself. Next, the stairs are only a good bypass from the elevator if the elevator line is excessive - all the way outside. The pedestal stairs alone were something like 150 steps, which some people will think is not a big deal, but you have to factor in that you have people moving both in front and behind you with no air conditioning, so you can't necessarily stop between flights of stairs to take a break and could be forced to do this at a certain pace. I realized I should have brought my inhaler. Then, after those pedestal steps, there are more steps if you figured out how to purchase a crown access ticket. Another thing not being said is which ferry to take to where. Everyone assumed you have to go in order to the statue first, then Ellis, but when you get to Ellis you see there is a sign to get in line to the statue. The reason this matters is because, with everyone wanting to return to Manhattan around the same time, there is a significantly long line in direct sunlight with nowhere to sit, and you don't realize you may be waiting in that line for 3 or more boats at 30 minutes apart (wasting 1.5 hours or more of your vacation) just to get back to Manhattan because people are coming on those boats from the statue and not all getting off at Ellis, so very few people are able to get on the last boats back to Manhattan at a time. People in line were miserable and complaining. What you also don't see in this video is staff monitoring and directing the lines are creating a mood kill experience at every juncture all day long day after day, yelling at people to fill in empty space, not go single file, etc. One worker shouted at someone to stop doing something or other and angrily told him, "Don't tempt me!" All the boats rock side to side dramatically, unlike any of the other boats in the harbor, and we saw one lady get sea sick. And, on the return walk from the hard hat tour, the park service doesn't maintain the lawns around the hospitals, so there is a severe mosquito infestation the guide makes you stand in the middle of as she talks about the buildings. I was bit over thirty times. You go through an infectious disease hospital, then wonder if you picked one up yourself on the way back with all these bites. As far as the cafeteria food being "not that bad," it's subjective. To a New Yorker, that is clearly not pizza and is disgusting. If you're coming from Nebraska, maybe you won't notice anything about the food. This is a tour you only want to take if you're determined to get up close to the statue and be in the Ellis Island building, but it's not a tour you want to take if you are expecting a well executed experience intended to delight you for hours. Megan probably makes up for that, and it's not her fault what is going on out of her control, but the constant mood kills are not shown in this video, and for those who do care about their experience, you may just want to ride the free Staten Island Ferry to see the statue from the harbor and leave it at that. People everywhere in lines were talking to each other as strangers about their advice about how to fix their execution nightmare.

[@brunettebeauty93]

this!!!! I took this city cruise a few weeks ago and it was HORRIBLE. Easily the worst experience of our trip being packed like sardines in the scorching sun with zero shade. My family and I waited almost two hours in the hot sun to get on the ferry to Liberty Island from Battery Park. And we mistakenly got off at Ellis Island and had to wait 90 minutes in the hot sun to get back to Battery Park. It was a terrible experience and there's thousands of negative reviews on Google with the same complaint. The company doesn't seem to care, they're not replying to any negative reviews and they clearly only care about over-selling tickets and making money. Next time would definitely opt for the free Staten Island Ferry.

[@lisasidebotham5004]

My daughter and I were there this past July. I booked way ahead of time and we were in the security line by 8:30am. We were at the island by 9:15. Absolutely recommend starting early! Bummed we missed the crown. Great video!

[@ramencurry6672]

This past summer I visited the St. Louis arch another famous American structure.

[@Lewisjc99]

Thanks!

[@TheMeganDaily]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@emieinrussia6605]

This is sooooo informative. Very detailed! Thank you so much Megan

[@AdrienneHeward-zo4kw]

Went a couple weeks ago and your video was SO helpful. My husband was pretty impressed that I seemed to know where to go to get our crown bracelets and the process of checking our bags. Awesome video!!!!

[@talldude5841]

What a wonderful help full video. Great job Megan. I wish I had your energy.

[@ryanacido2891]

I'm going to NYC in July and this video is SO HELPFUL. Thank you for the all the details from small to big!

[@MP-gd9hg]

Very helpful video, answering many of my questions.

[@TheMeganDaily]

Thank you so much! I aim to please!

[@Donotreply337]

Best SoL video I've ever seen. Thanks!

[@Pr3ppie]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I personally find it informative; for example, where to find the security line at Battery Park, where to find the best spots on the ferries and when to exit, where to find the lockers on Liberty Island and how to use them, and which floor at the pedestal that will lead you to the Fort Wood. Thank you for doing this for us. I felt like I just did a private tour of the Statue of Liberty with you! Cheers

[@mamromzthetraveler8161]

Thanks for the informative information my friend. Need to see this before going back home.

[@netlehien]

Been there, done all that. Great feeling when placing the last 4 steps from 158 to 162 as approaching the crown’s floor

[@ccroma]

Just loved the video and the tips! We already been there but next January will be our first time até the crown! Can’t wait for it. Congratulations on your channel!

[@Elizabeth-q8m9z]

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing in so much detail!

[@SmidBeach]

I've been to Liberty Island but not inside the statue. Someday I'll take your advice and head back in the fall...hate crowds, love foliage! Thanks for a great video!

[@ramencurry6672]

Off season is usually best to feel the impact of places. I remember visiting the Grand Canyon in an off season time. You’re less distracted by less people and the impact becomes more powerful

[@loidapastor7972]

Amazing video. Thank you for sharing

[@aliciatangotweety4815]

This was a WONDERFUL video! You bring such great energy to how you share the information. Thank you for this! I'll be going there for the first time timing my visit to see the Tribute Lights on Sept 11! (2023)

[@kennchri]

Great video - great guide, thank you!

[@coreeceedwards5811]

Best Vlog Ever! on the STATUE OF LIBERTY Great tips & tricks. Thanks for sharing such vital information.

[@mithileshprakash]

Thank you for the video tour with lots of practical and useful tips. I had a pleasant tour of the statue and acted like a pro on the trip, checking all the boxes you mentioned, all thanks to your video. Cheers!

[@eduardofelixlalo6567]

Done this 3 times going on 4th! My last visit was in January and also saw the fort construction haha hopefully its done now, im bringing my girlfriend for her first visit

[@jessicachapman2126]

This video was so helpful. I believe it saved us hours in waiting by going early and not lining up!

[@charlottestockman237]

Thank you so much for this video! I've just visited the Crown today and stumbled across this before I went. It saved me so much hassle! THANK YOU :)

[@TheMeganDaily]

So glad the video helped!:-) I aim to please!

[@anngerrish744]

Thank you so much for the hints and tips in this video it made our visit on Wednesday so much easier 😊

[@miked6523]

Very helpful for proactive people. Thank you 🙏

[@samsi4823]

Thank you soooo much for your trick and tips...I've just got my Crown Reserve ticket for next Friday right at the minute of 34 of your video 😆

[@sabbirhasanofficial9106]

i saw your full video and i enjoyed that..

[@rafaelbedelov2491]

Hi Megan! Many thanks for the video! I loved you so much!

[@drholtauthor]

Excellent video very detailed, thank you. Me and my daughter are coming over from the UK next month. Hope to see the statue of liberty

[@deweyhall712]

Thanks for the statue of liberty tips. Waiting for your next live stream.

[@GregulatorOG]

I love your joke's they make it a lot of fun. I'm just disappointed you earned your pizza but never got pizza. 😁

[@BreadbyNubia]

Megan thank you... Increible video!!!

[@ronjohnson5070]

Good on the videographer for the hiney shots

[@graphicstests4543]

this helped me find my way around!! thank you so much!!!

[@MiLordTony]

Very very informative. Thank you!

[@oliverlein7961]

Very informative and detailed video! Thank you very much! Do you know: Is it in August a big difference on the weekend or on a weekday or is it always very crowded? If I get there at 9am, can I avoid the queue? Thank you in advance.

[@worldview730]

Wow, thanks for your research help, it will make my trip so much easier

[@matthewmcnulty698]

Such an informative video thank you a d. Very interesting

[@Engineer9736]

Great tour! Just booked my Crown ticket for on the 10th of June 2024. Good to know that there are lockers, and to stay on the right of the ferry, etc 🙂. Would the ranger in the crown generally be willing to take a photo for you?

[@lucyjiang568]

Hey Megan, I purchased my pedestal tickets online so do I get a physical ticket at the kiosk? Also, this video was extremely helpful since planning this trip was very stressful. I am so happy I stumbled across it. Thank you

[@TheMeganDaily]

IF you received a QR code, you should be good to go. If they've changed policies and you need to pick up a physical ticket, they'll tell you. Have a GREAT trip and glad the video could help!:-)

[@nadiasmith2440]

This is an amazing video, so we do have to take the boat there is no way to drive to statut of liberty right?

[@jonathanfactor6688]

Great video thanks hun

[@ProbashiRahul]

Nice I am visiting soon this Monday

[@leannecauser3232]

Thank you for this video, I was panicking how to find my way as will be my first time in New York December, just one question are you allowed a small bag?

[@R1D3R_]

Thank you very much for the video. I am just asking my self now if you get a ticket just for the clown. then you will have automatically access to the pedestal without buying a ticket for the pedestal or not ?

[@proud2bnumber1]

Thank you so much for this guide!!!

[@JLGASS223]

Can u do Statue of Liberty and walk the Brooklyn bridge and spend couple hours in Brooklyn on the same day please? Is it any faster to just go to Liberty island and not go up lady Liberty. Thanks

[@mds128]

The best video on visiting the Statue of Liberty. Answering all the basic questions I had about tickets, wristbands etc from a first time visitor from 🇬🇧 . Thank you.

[@santhanamkrishnasamy7939]

A wonderful explanation to me thank you 🙏 ❤

[@dizzyandbusy]

this was such a fantastic video

[@marciacosta3252]

Thanks for the amazing and detailed video. I was anxious before watching your video, and now I even want to go to the crown. Could you tell me how busy is for Spring break/ March break?

[@TheMeganDaily]

This March is bonkers busy. The hotels I work with are at 95% capacity and my guides are almost 100% booked for the entire month. My guess is Statue will be busy.

[@JoeMunoz-w3z]

how are the crowds for the Statue of Liberty the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day.

[@nicolassapokas2139]

Hi!! Thanks for the video is really helpfull! I have a question i'm going to visit new york this February, what time do you recommend to visit the statue? Is it ok in the morning in winter?

[@TheMeganDaily]

Yup! Though crowds tend to be less in February so super early may be less important. But check the boat schedules. Often the boats stop running much earlier, because the sunset is so early. Morning is still best.:-)

[@nicolassapokas2139]

@@TheMeganDaily Thanks!! i really like your videos, greetings from uruguay!

[@kimdevlin832]

I never knew anything about there being a Fort Wood. Could you do a history video on Fort Wood?

[@paulbignardi1082]

I had read that access to the crown after it was reopened in 2013 was by tour only in groups of 10 visitors. When did it become a self-guiding experience again?

[@sudipasnest50]

Very nice. But can i take stroller for my baby who is 2.3months,inside Statue of Liberty Pedestrial

[@neiljackson2338]

Hi I wonder if you could ask you a question I’ve booked for me and my family to go up the crown next month. My timeslot is 11 am. Should I get to security at 11 am? Or do I need to be over on the island by 11 am? Thank you love your videos Neil from England 👍🏻

[@TheMeganDaily]

You should get into line for the boat at 11am.

[@neiljackson2338]

@@TheMeganDaily thank you 🙏

[@BokSinek]

If you want to get up to the crown, do you also have to buy tickets to the pedestal? So you pay for the ferry, pedestal and crown?

[@gabrielgama2841]

Your 39 minutes video are good

[@pphifistudio236]

Hello, is it possible to buy crown ticket by virtual card? I mean, after that, you have to show ID and credit card durring by picking up ticket in Battery Park. Thank You.

[@mianahian844]

Hello & respect mam Love from Bangladesh

[@TheHost345]

Can you pls make content re: Ellis island 😊

[@silviasturmankinova5760]

Hello Megan, is it possible to get separate crown tickets, in case there are any, in ticket office, if I already bought pedestal tickets online? Thank you for your videos, I enjoy them :)

[@simonmurphy9876]

Sorry if this has been asked. What does the time slot mean when booking the crown tour. Is it the time to go through the first airport style security station or something else? Thanks

[@jessicachapman2126]

I love your backpack! Where can I get one?

[@TheMeganDaily]

It's Tumi. I got it from the Tumi outlet store in Florida.

[@Manny-pk4uf]

I love her vibe ❤❤❤😊

[@scottfarmer8758]

Why didn't you show the entrance to the torch?

[@bobobo2907]

Thanks for video

[@TripHacksDC]

Is it better to see the sites on your own or with a tour?

[@lordteabelly]

Such a great video Megan, and you answered my questions in the video😊 I wanted to know if doing the liberty island tour with crown&pedestal visit AND stopping at Ellis Island would be a full or half day but I guess I'm looking at best part of a full day. I'm visiting NYC for 5 days from the UK in September, I know what I want to see but am trying to put together an itinerary of things to do together and try be as planned as I can, so seeing this video i think a statue of liberty trip is looking like a full day thing...so I might look at doing an observation deck in the evening for a night time view. Or is there anything else you'd suggest I could have time to do in the same day as this trip??? I'm also wanting to visit coney island (BIG Warriors fan), could I do that as a half day visit? so I could do something else the same day?

[@TheMeganDaily]

I think you could definitely do the crown and Ellis Island. Just make sure you leave at 4 hours to your itinerary. I’m a super immigration history nerd…so I can spend alllll day on Ellis and leave at 5pm, but most guests spend about an hour. One World Observatory is super Close, so you could definitely do that after, and maybe even get dinner at their restaurant?

[@BANNERMAN666]

I'm already dreading this due to my fear of heights but I cannot go to NYC and not go up to the crown. Ain't carrying that regret back across the Atlantic with me.

[@devil-danna5274]

Hi Megan. thanks for your video, it's very useful, but I have a few questions. I bought a crown reserve ticket for september, but I didn't get a QR code. I only have an email with a confirmation number. If i go to the ticket booth in castle clinton, will they be able to confirm my purchase and give me my actual ticket and wristband based on this email and confirmation number only? And also, my crown ticket is for 10am. It says it's the time I "enter the security facility". Is this the security check in battery park? Or the one on liberty island? I have no idea how long in advance I should be at castle clinton and where exactly I have to be at 10am. How crowdy is mid-september? Is it peak season? Thanks

[@aminahm90]

Grounds admission vs fort wood?!im a little confused. Are the reserve (fort wood) tickets allowing access up the 150 + steps or just entry access to the base of the forts 11 points star?

[@hasanndasdemir]

I couldn't find a ticket online. Can I buy a ticket if I physically go to the ticket office?

[@KidKyle704]

If you get pedestal tickets online do you need to print tickets? or wait in the line at will call? or can you just show the QR code and go straight to security ? Only got one QR code even though buying multiple tickets

[@TheMeganDaily]

The QR ahould get you all in! Using it on your phone should work!

[@HatchetMan2208]

Is it normal that I booked crown tickets and only got a confirmation email? I didn’t get a QR code

[@the_grand_inquisitor2511]

OMG YOU LOOK JUST LIKE THE ACTRESS NAOMI GROSSMAN FROM AMERICAN HORROR STORY😫❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gil4real82]

I have a question. My husband and I are going on Sunday August 20th. We checked the weather outside and it should be from 77-87 degrees. I know there isn’t air conditioning in the statue, but does it get very stuffy, very hot, or hard to breathe while in the statue? Also can we bring a portable fan just in case?

[@TheMeganDaily]

It can get a bit hot in there....I've not been on a particularly hot day. Regarding the fans, you can always TRY and if they say no, put it in the locker.

[@anniea9038]

where to park if driving to get there? 😭

[@jimminshall7449]

Hi Megan - We will be departing from Jersey City to Liberty Island . Do we still want to be on the side of the boat that’s closest to land in order to get the best pictures? Thanks!

[@TheMeganDaily]

The first stop for you will be Ellis. You want to be on the side of the boat closest to land as it departs Ellis Island. If I recall correctly, the positioning of the boat in NJ is a little different, but it will def be the side of the boat closest to land as it departs Ellis.

[@scottfarmer8758]

I went there in 1993 when I was 14 and I don't remember a spiral staircase going up the whole way to the crown.

[@mila-uk3zw]

Can u buy tickets on-site for the crown access?

[@LUH_MJ_KING]

“I USUALLY DONT CONDONE LOOKING UP A LADIES SKIRT” 😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@cindysaubhayana8869]

If I start at Liberty State Park, can I get off at Battery Park?

[@jonathanfactor6688]

I don't think that I will make it to the crown because I have a disability but thanks for the video

[@PradeepthaObeysekara]

What a sweet girl. Wonder whether there was a real person who the statue was modelled after :S?

[@sanaakhtar2971]

How long does it all take from getting on the ferry to getting up to the crown and down? I’ve booked for 1pm

[@TheMeganDaily]

To be honest, they're really not that strict about times. The actual ferry ride is only about ten minutes long, and you can probably beeline and be in crown/pedestal security in ten minutes after that. However, security lines and crowds and boat schedules always throw off even the most experienced Statue of Liberty goer, hence the leniency with times!:)

[@patrickmoore9512]

What does the general admission get you?

[@gabrielgama2841]

Teus videos curtos agora nao assisto ..so assisto os teus de 33 minutos

[@GamerRisingGR]

Haven’t seen you in the sun box hope you are okay!

[@deborahosinowo]

Please this is open to everyone to answer if you know: I booked a ticket for 11am. My friend was to do this too but delayed now that is closed. Theres however 12noon. Is it possible for me to wait for her after my security check and we can board a boat together once shes done with her security check by 12noon? Or I have to board the ferry at my specified 11am time?

[@TheMeganDaily]

The times really don’t matter. Just get the same date. I have never once seen them even look at the times.

[@deborahosinowo]

@@TheMeganDaily thank you!

[@reginabeasley872]

Im planning to visit with a girlfriend in june we are both just goingto walk the promenade museum and eat luch im disabled shes elderly and thers no way i could visit the crown

[@melmel4943]

if my ticket time says 9 am do I have to show up at that time or anytime afterwards?

[@TheMeganDaily]

It has been my experience no one has ever checked the actual ticket times, though you never know if they will start. Technically that is your time to enter the line for the security tent.

[@MarcelSupaarawOndemkeys]

yeah thanks for this.....size 14 shoe. 6 foot. and shy around heights? yeah the crown is a super nope.lol

[@thomasbaron5367]

I'm not too fond of heights myself And I'm 6'1" and wear a size 11 shoe And I loved it 😄

[@aaronmkeith1622]

Where do you park if you have a car?

[@TheMeganDaily]

You can’t drive to Liberty island. There is a parking space in Liberty NJ where you pick up the ferries. If you’re picking up the ferry in Manhattan, you just have to play the I hope a find a place to park game, be it on the street or in a parking garage, and I wish you the best of luck.

[@TheMeganDaily]

I’ve never driven in Manhattan, but my guess if you might be able to google parking garages near Battery Park, NYC.

[@defaultuser44]

Do they allow selfie stick inside the crown? I saw open windows there... :)

[@gabrielgama2841]

Are you American or Spanish??