Getting to the Statue of Liberty is easy—just hop on board a ferry from nearby Battery Park to Liberty Island where you can climb the stairs inside the Statue of Liberty to the Crown’s observation deck. There you can catch a glimpse of the enormous landscape that is New York City and marvel of the sights and sounds of the surrounding area.

From the Statue of Liberty you can take the Staten Island Ferry boat onward to Ellis Island and the Immigrant Museum. This New York, NY museum features numerous displays that highlight the immigrant experience, including first person narratives of their trans-Atlantic journeys, various exhibits that showcase personal possessions, ships manifests and photographs of the thousands of people who flocked to America.

Get an up close look at America’s most famous symbol of freedom and take a trip to the Statue of Liberty in New York, NY. ChoiceHotels.com has dozens of locations close to this national treasure and with most locations offering upgraded features like free high-speed Internet access, your next trip to New York will be more affordable when you book with Choice Hotels®.