How many stairs do you have to climb to get to the Statue of Liberty?


How many stairs do you have to climb to get to the Statue of Liberty? Start the climb: The climb is 393 steps which is about like climbing a 27-story tall building. Adults and kids in our group all did just fine but if you have someone who is not in good physical condition, they may want to sit this one out. The first 200+ steps will take you up the pedestal to the feet of the statue.


How many calories does 100 flights of stairs burn?

Most nutritionists say that you burn about 2.5 to 5 calories per flight of stairs.


How long does it take to climb the Statue of Liberty stairs?

You can take an elevator to the pedestal level of the Statue, but beyond that, there are just steps. Depending on your pace, it will take about 15-20 minutes to climb to the top of the crown and back, but you might want to spend some time on the pedestal level before or after your ascent.


How many stairs are in the Statue of Liberty in total?

There are 354 steps inside the statue from the pedestal to the crown, which was open to visitors prior to September 11, 2001.


How long is the ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty?

How long is the entire trip? Sailing time to each island is approximately 15 minutes. If you remain on boat for ride only without visiting either monument, it will be one hour and fifteen minutes. If you visit both islands the time depends on the time you spend on both islands.


How can I go to the Statue of Liberty for free?

Staten Island Ferry It makes dozens of trips a day, leaving every 20-30 minutes. Since the service is completely free, this is a great option for viewing the Statue of Liberty up close. The ferry route brings you directly across New York Harbor and right by the statue and Ellis Island.


How many floors is it to get to the top of the Statue of Liberty?

Because it is not a traditional building, the Statue of Liberty does not technically have floors as you would have in a traditionally functioning building. The building, however, has 354 stairs, which is roughly equivalent to a 20 story building.


Can you take an elevator to the crown of the Statue of Liberty?

Yes, the elevator takes you to the Pedstal, not to the crown. You have to walk up the winding staircase that you can only go one way (not enough room for 2 people side by side).


Are there stairs to the torch in the Statue of Liberty?

There's also a very narrow staircase leading up to the torch; once you ascend those stairs, you're brought to a wrap-around observatory just under the 24-carat-gold covered flame. But it's closed to visitors.


Do you have to climb stairs to get to top of Statue of Liberty?

Other highlights include seeing the tablet from above, an up-close view of the torch, and being able to feel the thickness of the copper statue. Anyone visiting the crown must be able to walk up at least 162 steps on a confined spiral staircase.


What is the best day to go to the Statue of Liberty?

Inevitably weekends are busier than mid-week, but it really is all relative and there is truly no quiet time to visit the statue. Our recommendation is to catch the first ferry departures Tuesday–Thursday if you really want to beat the crowds and get inside the museums ahead of anybody else.


Is it worth it to go to the crown of the Statue of Liberty?

It's worth the visit but you have to be fit to climb up those 315 steps, in a tiny staircase at the end. Just be aware of the security: they do not allow you to take anything with you except your tickets and your camera, if you go to the crown.


Can you go inside the Statue of Liberty 2023?

Each ticket provides a different level of access to the landmark. If you want to go inside the Statue of Liberty, you must buy a Pedestal Access or Crown Access ticket. General Admission tickets do not get you access inside the statue.