Ellis Island is included in the ticket price to visit the Statue of Liberty, but even if it wasn't you should take the time to visit as it gives a real insight into what it must have been like for the immigrants who travelled to America to start a new life. There are photos of families getting off the boat...
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Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Islands, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Walking
Traveller Description: Ellis Island is amazing. Plan to get there early. Be sure to purchase "reserve" ferry tickets online prior to your trip.If you arrive at the...
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this place safe of tons history but not so excited as liberty but must to see it..
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I didn't find this was worth the time or money. Maybe being from Canada, it doesn't have the same meaning as it does for Americans. My ancestors arrived through New Foundland.
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Very worthwhile. The 35 min cruise to Ellis Island(we chose not to disembark at Liberty Island due to major restorative work being done on the Statue) offers a great view of Lower Manhattan & Lady Liberty. Highly recommend the audio tour.
Be sure to purchase your ferry ticket in advance http://www.statuecruises.com/
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Though the island is no longer servicing the US, its a big piece of many families' history. You can look up ancestors for $5 in their computer lab.
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The ferry for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island offers a short trip to both attractions. The first stop is the Statue of Liberty. Currently the Statue if closed due to renovations, but it is still worth the time to get off the boat. There is a museum and gift shop, but you are also allowed to walk around...
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Taking the ferry across to Ellis Island is a must for everyone who is remotely interested in history. The building is steeped in history with endless facts about the immigrants entering the US via this island & indeed some being not so lucky & being returned from hence they came. Taking this trip, make sure you visit theatre 1 for...
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The museum and ground were very interesting, especially the passport wall and the personal belongings exhibit. We were in NY for 5 days so it fit nicely with our touring although I don't think I would bother if we were there for any less time.
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If you don't want to waste time waiting in lines and going through useless body searches that make you feel like a suspect in a murder case, don't go through the whole Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island experience. I honestly regret wasting one day to see these two places.And trust me, our group was all about sightseeing!
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Museum for a touching experience thinking to all immigrants who passed by.
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