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Car Rentals in New York City and the Statue of Liberty

The official name for the Statue of Liberty is Liberty Enlightening the World, but it known to millions by its more common name. It stands in the New York Harbor greeting newcomers, Americans, and visitors to the shores of America. Come down with you car rental in New York City to visit this monument.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States in the 19th century by France. It is located on Liberty Island, near Ellis Island. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It is made of copper and it was designed to celebrate the centennial of the United States as a gesture of friendship between the two countries. It was designed by the same person who designed the Eiffel Tower. When you come down with your car rental in New York City, you will see it is one of the most recognizable symbols of freedom in the world. In 1984, there were major renovations done to the statue for the centennial anniversary in 1986. The statue was closed and scaffolds were put up, blocking the view from the public. It was a major renovation to the statue, removing paint and iron that was a century old. The iron was replaced with stainless steel, and other modifications were made to made the statue stronger. A new torch also replaced the original, which had too much damage because of the renovations done to it in 1916. The original torch can still be found in the museum, which you can see when you come with your car rental in New York City.

Lady Liberty has a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left hand. The tablet has the inscription "July IV MDCCLXXVI", or the date the Declaration of Independence was adopted, July 4, 1776. At her feet there are chains, which symbolize the freedom she has. There are seven spikes on her crown represent the seven seas or the seven continents. In 1903 a plaque was put on a wall in the museum. It is called "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus. Its famous words Give me your tired, your poor... are still remembered by many Americans and others all around the world. Park your car rental in New York City in Manhattan and come over to Liberty Island.

Prior to 1916, people could climb to the torch and look out. But an explosion that year caused $100,000 worth of damage to the statue and that limited access to visitors. Modifications were also made that year by cutting away most of the copper in the flame and retrofitting glass panes and installing an internal light. The torch then leaked water and snow, causing corrosion in the statue. The Statue of Liberty is administered by the National Park Service and the Statue of Liberty National Monument. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1984 it was also added to the United Nations list of World Heritage Sites, one of only four man made structures that stands in the Untied States. You can see it to when you come with your car rental in New York City.

There is a museum in the pedestal, which presents the history of the statue. However, the interior of the statue has been closed to the public since 2001. There are security concerns to be aware of before you go. You will be subject to personal searches similar to ones seen at airports, so be aware of that before you go. You can drive to either Liberty State Park in Jersey City or the southern tip of Manhattan with your car rental in New York City. Visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty together to make the most of your day.

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