Statue of Liberty

"For millions of immigrants, the first glimpse of America was the Statue of Liberty, growing from a vaguely defined figure on the horizon into a towering, stately colossus." Full review

"It's hard to imagine a more evocative and familiar symbol of the United States than the lady with the torch."

"In a city full of American icons, the Statue of Liberty is perhaps the most famous." Full review

"Lady Liberty—or Liberty Enlightening the World, as she’s officially known—was a gift from France on America’s 100th birthday." Full review

"The Statue of Liberty, her torch upraised in welcome since 1886, was a gift to the US from the people of France." Full review

"The 151-foot neoclassical statue, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, was a gift from France to the United States in 1886, and is known worldwide as a symbol of freedom and democracy." Full review

"Arguably the most iconic of all American symbols, the 150ft high Lady Liberty, gifted to the United States by France in 1866, stands tall in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty and freedom." Full review

"One of New York's most iconic landmarks is also one of America's: the Statue of Liberty, standing in the middle of New York's harbor as it has since 1886." Full review

"This brightly shining beacon draws visitors year-round." Full review

"Visitors can either schedule a visit to the statue and Ellis Island from Battery Park City in Manhattan, or hop on the free Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty from the water. "