Crowded place but worth it. Full disclaimer: it's ...

Crowded place but worth it. Full disclaimer: it's a lot smaller than it looks in pictures. You'll spend no more than 45 minutes here, and most of time will be trying to get a good picture amongst all the people walking around. You'll have a great view of lower Manhattan and Battery Park. If you want tickets to the pedestal and/or the crown book it with plenty and I do mean plenty of time. The government only lets a limited amount of people into the crown and the pedestal per day and they are usually booked weeks in advance so plan accordingly so you are not disappointed.