After September 11th, the Statue of Liberty was completely closed off due to security concerns. In the summer of 2004, the pedestal was opened to a limited number of visitors daily but the rest of the monument remained off limits. Safety is always the top priority, but the closure made me sad remembering how exciting it was climbing the icon during my first visit to NYC in the early 90s. It was always THE thing for tourists to do in the city.

I was thrilled when I heard that the crown is set to re-open on July 4, 2009. Only 200 people will be allowed in per day and advance reservations will be required but once again people will be able to look out on New York from the top of its most famous landmark!

Statue Cruises