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

Once we arrived in Battery Park where the ferry to the Statue of Liberty boards, we had to go through a very intense airport-style security checkpoint before boarding the ferry. Naturally, this is a totally understandable procedure for the safety of visitors and the well-being of the statue itself.

After everyone in our time slot had been checked, the 15-minute ferry ride took us right up to Liberty Island. You can purchase a ticket that will take you to Ellis Island too if you'd like to see another piece of America's past.