Quite the workout just getting up the stairs to th...

Quite the workout just getting up the stairs to the pedestal, thankfully there are plenty of stopping points. Getting to the crown is a much bigger workout and very claustrophobic. Again, rest stops aplenty are sorely needed. The crown itself is a little disappointing, very small, not great views and in the winter the low sun ruins half the view. That said, I'd do it again just for the getting there, epic climb with very interesting internals from the double-helix staircase to the ironworks. The restaurant and gift shops aren't quick to capitalise on the captive audience and are 'reasonable' (for Manhatten).