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Liberty Island, New York City

#1776 among attractions in New York City

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Liberty Island, New York City

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Area: 14.58 acres (0.0228 mi²)Coordinates: 40°41'20"N, 74°2'43"W
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New York City United States

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Liberty Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Statue of Liberty, Statue of Liberty Museum, Liberty State Park, Liberation.

  • statue of liberty new york city~250 ftNE
    American icon in New York Harbor

    Statue of Liberty, New York City

    2 min walk • The Statue of Liberty stands tall as an emblem of freedom and democracy in New York City, United States. This colossal statue, dedicated on October 28, 1886, was a gift from the people of France to the United States to commemorate the centennial of the American...

  • statue of liberty museum jersey city~770 ftNW
    Museum

    Statue of Liberty Museum, Jersey City

    4 min walk • The Statue of Liberty Museum, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, is an emblem of freedom and democracy as well as a welcoming sight to immigrants arriving from abroad. Opened in May 2019, this museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history...

  • liberty state park jersey city1.1 miN
    Park

    Liberty State Park, Jersey City

    28 min walk • Liberty State Park is a serene oasis nestled in the bustling urban landscape of Jersey City, New Jersey. This expansive green space offers visitors a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views of the iconic New York City skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.

  • liberation jersey city0.6 miW
    Memorial

    Liberation, Jersey City

    15 min walk • Liberation is a bronze Holocaust memorial created by the sculptor Nathan Rapoport, located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. Officially dedicated on May 30, 1985, the monument portrays an American soldier, carrying the body of a Holocaust survivor out of a Nazi concentration camp.

  • ellis island jersey city0.7 miN
    Island

    Ellis Island, Jersey City

    19 min walk • Ellis Island is a federally owned island in New York Harbor that was the busiest immigrant inspection station in the United States.

  • canal crossing jersey city1.7 miNW
    Neighbourhood

    Canal Crossing, Jersey City

    45 min walk • Canal Crossing is a New Urbanism project on the eastern side of Jersey City, New Jersey between Jackson Hill in Greenville/Bergen-Lafayette and Liberty State Park.

  • bergen neck jersey city location map
    1.3 miSW
    Forts and castles

    Bergen Neck, Jersey City

    33 min walk • Bergen Neck is the peninsula between the Upper New York Bay and the Newark Bay in the Hudson County, New Jersey municipalities of Bayonne and Jersey City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Liberty Island?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Liberty, New York City (2 min walk), Statue of Liberty Museum, Jersey City (4 min walk), Liberation, Jersey City (15 min walk), Ellis Island, Jersey City (19 min walk).

How to get to Liberty Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Liberty Island:

Ferry
  • Liberty Island • Lines: Sc-Nj, Sc-Ny (4 min walk)
  • Ellis Island • Lines: Sc-Nj, Sc-Ny (19 min walk)

Where to next? Visit new jersey New Jersey region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

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