Statue of Liberty - New York City

One of the most iconic structures in New York City, to me, is the Statue of Liberty! Foreigners come to the United States and look at Lady Liberty as a sign of freedom. The Statue of Liberty was given to us as a sign of friendship from France in 1886 commemorating the centennial signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Statue of Liberty was probably the best gift the US have ever received!

My family and I saw the Statue of Liberty from a ferry crossing from Manhattan to Staten Island, NJ. We didn't make a stop on Ellis Island, but the view from the ferry was probably just as astonishing! There she was, having her very own island, greeting immigrants and returning American citizens to their home soil. The one downfall of seeing the Statue of Liberty was that it was an overcast day. I think we got jipped on seeing the Statue's true elegance, but we got a pretty good idea. I think the next time I go to NYC, I will be making a stop on Ellis Island and actually go up in Lady Liberty! You know me and going up to the top of things. :)