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Ellis Island
Used to be one of the busiest immigration islands and the so-called „gateway to America“. Nowadays, it holds a museum.
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More information about Ellis Island
Temporarily closed because of Hurricane Sandy and is not set to reopen in 2012.
Accessible only by boat. The service is operated exclusively by „Statue Cruises:“http://www.statuecruises.com/, its ferries depart from Battery Park at regular intervals. You should reserve the ticket in advance for a particular time to avoid long waiting time in queues.
Opening Hours
Open daily except December 25th.
First ferry from the Battery Park: 8.30 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. (season dependent)
Last ferry from the Battery Park: 3.30 p.m.
Last ferry from the Ellis Island: 5.15 p.m.
Admission
Ferry fee:
Children under 4: free
Children 4-12: $9.00
Adult 13+: $17.00
Senior 62+: $14.00
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