Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty seen from the new visitors center

Taking the Kids — to the world’s best birthday present, the Statue of Liberty

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Post published:July 4, 2019
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Today Lady Liberty is a worldwide symbol of freedom — no more so than on July 4th. She attracts some 4.4 million visitors annually

ABC Westport Boys visit the Statue of Liberty

A visit to Lady Liberty and Ellis Island on a cold January day

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Post published:January 30, 2014
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Despite the blustery January weather, crowds of bundled-up tourists from around the world lined up to take the Statue Cruises ferry to Liberty Island, good-naturedly taking off belts and watches for the security screenings. The second stop would be historic Ellis Island

Lady Liberty

Lady Liberty is reopening July 4 after cleanup from Hurricane Sandy

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Post published:June 27, 2013
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Wow! Even the most jaded teen or tween can’t help but be impressed gazing up at The Statue of Liberty, reopening July 4 for the first time since Liberty Island was seriously damaged and closed last fall in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Laurel and Katie Grace at the Statue of Liberty

Last evening in New York — at the Statue of Liberty

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Post published:August 18, 2012
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My family decided to end our stay in the Big Apple with a trip to see the Statue of Liberty. Let me tell you, the “Summer Evenings” Cruise out to the Statue of Liberty was the highlight of our whole trip.