has anybody actually gone up to the top of the crown in the Statue of Liberty, I understand there are 162 narrow steps (no lift). Due to health issues I won't be attempting this at all. A lady I am travelling with is undecided, so my question is.

What is the climb of 162 steps really like? It's one thing to read and another to do.

Is the view worth it?

Thanks for any information.

Cindy:angel:

I went to the top about 5/6 years ago, maybe longer. There are actually around 354 steps and its quite a strenuous journey, but you only do it once. I think there are some areas along the way where you can stop and take a breath for a few moments. When you get to the crown its only a small space, with small windows.

If you dont feel like doing the climb, perhaps cheat and get someone else on the trip to take your camera up and snap some photos for you.

Kezzer

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Like Kezzer I have been up inside the Statue of Liberty although it was a long time ago. I think you even reach the inside of the torch.

The boat ride to the statue is great if it sis on a fine sunny day - Lots of photographic shots of New York and Statton Island ( Maybe spelt that wrong) on the way there and back.

Eric

Thanks for this information...I think neither of us will be doing the climb!..you were brave I hope the view was worth it.

Cindy

I did the climb to the crown in 2009 and it's quite strenuous (a spiral staircase where the turns get tighter as you near the top). Basically the statue was never designed for people to access the crown so the climb isn't easy, but worth it to say you've actually done it.

You can't have access to the torch I'm afraid; I understand that there is an access but for maintenance purposes only - it's not open to the general public.

If you or your travelling companion decide to do it then I would recommend that you buy tickets in advance. Room is extremely limited (about 12 persons only - including a couple of Rangers who will be there) so only a limited number of people are allowed access each day.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Mike

Hi Cindy,

Like Kezzer I have been up inside the Statue of Liberty although it was a long time ago. I think you even reach the inside of the torch.

The boat ride to the statue is great if it sis on a fine sunny day - Lots of photographic shots of New York and Statton Island ( Maybe spelt that wrong) on the way there and back.

Eric

Eric

thanks for the reply I am thinking of getting the cruise/boat from battery park that stops at Statue of Liberty and then going on and getting off at Ellis Island as I really want to visit this place..

Cindy

We went on the Staten Island ferry to look at the Lady properly, the queues at Battery Park were horrendous. Daughter number 1 finally went to the Lady in January- huge fog bank ruled out most of Manhattan when she got there :P

Jan

To be honest, I cant remember much about the views as it was pretty misty when I went - I did try to post in my last message a picture of the crown for you to see how small it is when you get to the top but I dont think it worked. I do remember that one of the ladies I was with was extremely disappointed that there wasn't a restaurant at the top lol Andy on the way down we met a very nice old gentleman who had worked at the Statue and was now retired, who told us lots of fasinating tales about life looking after the lady.

That said, I think no matter if you walk up her or not, she will still take your breath away.

Kezzer

Hi Cindy,

I did the climb to the crown in 2009 and it's quite strenuous (a spiral staircase where the turns get tighter as you near the top). Basically the statue was never designed for people to access the crown so the climb isn't easy, but worth it to say you've actually done it.

You can't have access to the torch I'm afraid; I understand that there is an access but for maintenance purposes only - it's not open to the general public.

If you or your travelling companion decide to do it then I would recommend that you buy tickets in advance. Room is extremely limited (about 12 persons only - including a couple of Rangers who will be there) so only a limited number of people are allowed access each day.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Mike

Mike

thanks for info, must be great to say you have been there and done that, but it won't be me!

Cindy

Hello All,

We went on the Staten Island ferry to look at the Lady properly, the queues at Battery Park were horrendous. Daughter number 1 finally went to the Lady in January- huge fog bank ruled out most of Manhattan when she got there :P

Jan

Jan

I shall defo pre book a ticket for ferry etc before I go, shame about the fog spoiling daughters view, I had fog/mist/rain during HKG tour in way to NZ no one can predict the weather!! Shame

Cindy

Hi Cindy,

To be honest, I cant remember much about the views as it was pretty misty when I went - I did try to post in my last message a picture of the crown for you to see how small it is when you get to the top but I dont think it worked. I do remember that one of the ladies I was with was extremely disappointed that there wasn't a restaurant at the top lol Andy on the way down we met a very nice old gentleman who had worked at the Statue and was now retired, who told us lots of fasinating tales about life looking after the lady.

That said, I think no matter if you walk up her or not, she will still take your breath away.

Kezzer

I can't see a picture but the posting did have a paper clip which normally means it's attached, thanks for trying..LOL at a restaurant at the top! Must of been great listening to the tales.

In 2006 I did a helo flight over the Statue and New York she sure is an amazing sight.

Cindy

Best thing about the Staten Island ferry is that it is free :thumbup:

If you have seen the old film Working Girl, it played an important part in that. Sarah was not happy as she had already been to Nashville at -15 degrees and had to buy extra clothing. They had also closed most things early due to the adverse weather.

Jan