Boat trip · Battery Park
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
The boat out to Lady Liberty and on to Ellis Island, where the National Museum of Immigration tells the story of millions who arrived here – a big day out that older children remember.
| What | Boat trip |
|---|---|
| Ages | Child fare 4–12; Ellis Island Hard Hat tours only for visitors over 13. |
| Where | Battery Park, Manhattan |
| Address | Ferry departure: Castle Clinton, Battery Park, New York, NY 10004 |
| Season and hours | Reached only by Statue City Cruises ferry; see the ferry schedule for times. Security screening is behind Castle Clinton on the waterfront side of Battery Park. |
| Getting there | About 20 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on nps.gov, cityexperiences.com, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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