Take a ferry to Liberty Island from Battery Park, New York City
Buy a ticket in advance if you want pedestal or crown access
Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island
Walk around Liberty Island for close-up views of the statue
Take a harbor cruise or sightseeing boat for views from the water
View the statue from Battery Park or the Staten Island Ferry
Visit nearby Ellis Island for additional harbor views
Go at sunrise or sunset for better lighting and fewer crowds
Check ferry schedules and security rules before you go