A visit to New York would not be complete if you did not see the Statue of Liberty. 'Liberty' stands at the entrance to the New York Harbour, greeting all. The statue was a gift from France. Standing 93m and weighing 225 tons, you gain an understanding of the impact this beautiful lady has made to the landscape that is New York City. To co-incide with the ferry trip to 'Liberty', you can also visit Ellis Island. Ellis Island was the first port of call for the 17 million people who fled their homelands due to poverty, war or religious reasons during 1892 and 1954. Before arriving on Ellis Island, all were 'processed' on board, identified and then moved onto the island to be given a medical and legal examinations. Displays on the island document the history of immigration not only in New York, but the United States of America.
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