Visiting Ellis Island

I'm just curious. I've been to New York many times but I've never made the trip to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island. I like to fit in as much as I can when I visit so I am wondering how much time this journey normally takes. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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The Statue of Liberty is really only enjoyable if you LOVE stairs or if you're disabled or injured and get to go up in the elevator (but the elevator only goes up about halfway).

I'd say go to Ellis Island, take your time there, then snap some pictures of the Statue of Liberty from the ground and be on your way.

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Unless it's changed in the past few years, if you don't go at the right time most of your day will be spent in line to get on the boat. Go on a weekday, off season, really early, like before they open.

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Totally worth the visit to Ellis Island. They have different level of tours depending how much time you want to commit to. I recommend 3-4 hours @least.

I had a little "aha" moment there when on the 2nd floor I opened a door to a balcony area and saw the Great Hall from the perspective of ALL those movies featuring immigration shots. The SIZE of the place once filled with "huddled masses yearning to breathe free."