Liberty State Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Liberty State Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• New York City Skyline at Night Guided Tour

• Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise From Midtown NYC

• New York City Skyline and Statue of Liberty Cruise

• Private NYC Bike Tour

• Statue of Liberty and Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

While it’s free to visit Liberty State Park, affordable tours can help you learn more about the park with an expert guide. Boat tours that pass by Liberty State Park and get close to the Statue of Liberty begin at US$25, while sightseeing tours that visit the park start at US$45.

Yes, Liberty State Park is worth visiting. One of two departure points for official boat tours that visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, it's a key stop on many NYC–area sightseeing tours. The park's location directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan means it offers one of the best views of the Big Apple's skyline and serves as a green oasis with walking trails. While you can explore on your own, it's worth booking a guided tour to get the full picture.

Per one customer who booked the Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise From Midtown NYC, "Very nice tour. Informative and fun. They explain all the area along the river and you get a great view of area attractions."

The Liberty State Park loop walk is an easy 2.9-mile (4.8-kilometer) trail around the park. It takes around an hour to complete and provides views of the Manhattan skyline. Most of the trail is wheelchair-accessible. There are other walkways and bike paths throughout the park, too.

Yes, Statue City Cruises operate ferries to the Statue of Liberty and depart from two locations: Liberty State Park in New Jersey and The Battery, on the southern tip of Manhattan. Tickets can be bought online, or same-day tickets can be purchased from the ticket window at Liberty State Park.

The ferry ride from Liberty State Park to the Statue of Liberty takes around 30 minutes, plus waiting time on Ellis Island. The ferry departs from the Railroad Terminal at Liberty State Park and stops at Ellis Island en route to Liberty Island, where the Statue of Liberty is located.

Liberty State Park is open from 6am until 10pm, so you can visit at almost any time. In the evening you can see the lights of the Manhattan skyline across the water. But, in the warmer months, an early morning visit is ideal to beat the day’s heat and humidity.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Liberty State Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New Jersey:

• Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City

• Six Flags Great Adventure

• Cape Liberty Cruise Port

• The Mills at Jersey Gardens

• Cape May Lighthouse

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New Jersey.