On a pleasant day, it was a nice place to visit. B...

On a pleasant day, it was a nice place to visit. Boat ride from NJ side goes to Ellis Island first, then to the Statue. Visitors are now allowed to go up to the crown of Statue if tickets are booked in advance. Usually, tickets to the crown are booked about two to three months in advance. For adults, tickets to the Statue cost $18.50 + $3 to the crown. Parking on NJ side is free for 2 hours. To go to the Statue and come back leisurely takes more than 2 hours, so paid parking is advisable. Paid parking is $7 per day.