{"id":3142,"date":"2009-08-05T16:12:38","date_gmt":"2009-08-05T20:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=3142"},"modified":"2016-06-19T20:31:20","modified_gmt":"2016-06-20T00:31:20","slug":"a-crowning-achievement-statue-liberty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/08\/05\/a-crowning-achievement-statue-liberty\/","title":{"rendered":"A “Crowning” Achievement: Statue of Liberty"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Photo<\/a> A generation ago, millions of immigrants passed through New York Harbor<\/strong> on their way to a new life in the city of New York<\/a>. For many of the \u00e9migr\u00e9s, tired and hungry from the Atlantic crossing, the sight of the Statue of Liberty was the first image of their adopted country. For over one hundred years the statue has offered a sign of hope, acceptance and American achievement. More recently, the statue has provided the backdrop for Americans visiting Ellis Island in search of their ancestral roots, and also for foreign visitors who have always seen the statue as a symbol of what America is and promises to be. Following the attacks of September 11th the entire monument was shut for safety purposes and did not reopen to the public until August 2004, with Lady Liberty\u2019s observation crown remaining closed to the public. However, on July 4th<\/a> of this year the observation crown will reopen thanks to a special authorization from the Obama administration, adding just another amazing activity for New York\u2019s visitors.<\/p>\n

A visit to Lady Liberty\u2019s observation crown<\/strong> is the icing on the cake to any visit to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. A ferry from downtown Manhattan shuffles thousands of visitors back and forth from the two islands and from the city\u2019s immigration past and multicultural present. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum is a staggering tribute to the men and women who went to amazing lengths to find a better life on American soil. It is here where many Americans find the names of their ancestors who passed though the island engraved on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. Nonetheless, the main event to any visit to the islands of New York Harbor is undoubtedly an up-close encounter with the lady in green.<\/p>\n

Lady Liberty\u2019s crown is finally open again<\/strong>, but still will not be accepting overnight guests. Fortunately, some New York accommodations<\/a> offer views of the famous landmark, while others place guests with in shouting distance of some other New York City monuments. Below are a few available accommodations to get your apartment search started:<\/p>\n

Battery Park and TriBeCa are neighborhoods that offer plenty of very convenient and central apartments<\/a> for someone looking to stay at the heart of the city.<\/p>\n

-This 2-bedroom vacation rental in Battery Park (NY-14578)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

-This 1-bedroom apartment in Battery Park (NY-14403)<\/a> .<\/p>\n

-Clean modernity defines this 1-bedroom Tribeca apartment (NY-8901)<\/a>. An architect\u2019s custom design gives the apartment an artistically unique feel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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