This is the iconic visage of New York known all ar...

This is the iconic visage of New York known all around the world. I did the Crown Tour which is well worth while if you're up for the 354 something step climb to the top. It isn't possible to go up to the torch anymore sadly. There are another 300 something steps to the pedestal before heading up the crown. Those stairs are conventional and easy. There is a lift only for wheelchairs. There is no lift to the very top and the top is not accessible. The view out the tiny porthole windows in the top is narrow but breathtaking. I went on a stormy day and you could feel the entire statue sway as you climbed the cramped spiral staircase which was also wet and in places slippery. The only way to get to the top is to book your Crown Tour in advance via the parks website. Don't buy from street sellers they will just rip you off as they don't have real tickets. You need to do this if you're coming to NYC.