I went to the Statue of Liberty for the first time...

I went to the Statue of Liberty for the first time in over a decade, and it was awesome. Fair warning, it is WINDY on the island. If you aren't dresses for the weather, you're definitely underdressed for this.

The view from the pedestal was nice, but not worth the crowd and inability to move. If you want to go up to the Crown, there is no elevator and the 164 steps have only 4 platforms for resting at. You also should book WELL in advance because those limited tickets sell out quickly. The park rangers suggest 6 months in advance.

If you're a National Park buff, the cancellation is in both the Information Center as well as in the Gift Shop by the National Parks Passport books for sale.