7 Surprising Truths About Going to the Top of the Statue of Liberty

Once you start climbing, there's really no turning around. If you get scared, there are a few rangers on call to help you back down. The photo above shows what it looks like when you look halfway up the staircase. I did not get a chance to photograph the view of the ground because I was afraid I would drop my phone! You can see directly down to the pedestal floor as you make your way up.

Despite the great heights you must scale, to see the inside structure of the statue is pretty incredible. You get to see an inverted view of Lady Liberty's face as you climb back down. It's fascinating to look at.