Thursday, September 1, 2011
The statue of Liberty is an icon of friendship, freedom and democracy for the United States.
Location: Liberty Island,New York NY 10004, U.S.
Height: From foot to torch: 151 feet 1 inch (46 meters)
Ground to torch: 305 feet 1 inch (93 meters)
Ground to torch: 305 feet 1 inch (93 meters)
Dedicated: October 28, 1886
Restored: 1938, 1984–1986
Sculptor: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Visitation: 3.2 million (in 2009)
Governing body: U.S. National Park Service UNESCO World Heritage Site
Designated: 1984 (8th session)
State Party: United States
Region: Europe and North America U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Official name: Statue of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island and Liberty Island
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.
Transports:
Visit www.mta.info for more information about public transportation in Manhattan. Battery Park is also accessible by taxi.By Subway:
Take any of the following lines:LOCAL -1 (7th Avenue Line) to the last stop - SOUTH FERRY.
EXPRESS - (Lexington Avenue Line) 4 or 5 to BOWLING GREEN.
LOCAL from Brooklyn/Queens R/W (Broadway Line) to WHITEHALL STREET
EXPRESS - (Lexington Avenue Line) 4 or 5 to BOWLING GREEN.
LOCAL from Brooklyn/Queens R/W (Broadway Line) to WHITEHALL STREET
By Bus:
M1, M6 or M15 to South Ferry (last stop).By Car:
From the East Side take the FDR Drive South to Exit 1, South Ferry Battery Park. From the West Side take the Westside Highway South (Route 9A) to Battery Park.Liberty Island is accessible by Circle Line-Statue of Liberty Ferry, Inc. ferries only. One round trip ferry ticket includes visits to Liberty and Ellis Islands. Round trip ferry tickets cost $10.00 for ages 13+, $8.00 for senior citizens (62 and over), and $4.00 for children 3-12. Please contact the ferry company at (212) 269-5755 for ferry schedules.
Liberty State Park in New Jersey is located off exit 14B of the New Jersey Turnpike. Please contact the ferry company at (201) 435-9499 for ferry schedules and parking information.
By Plane: The New York City metropolitan area is served by three major airports: Newark-Liberty International, LaGuardia, and JFK International
Diamondhead Attractions-travel Guide & Information
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The most famous volcanic crater in the world is Diamond Head, located on the South-east Coast of O'ahu at the end of Waikiki overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was originally named Laeahi by the ancient Hawaiians. The name meant "brow of the tuna".The current name came was given to the crater by British sailors in the 1800's. who mistook calcite crystals embedded in the rock for diamonds.
Diamond Head is a neighborhood in Honolulu. With a unique blend of clear ocean water, wide beaches, year-round perfect weather and all the amenities of a metropolitan urban area, Honolulu is one of the most visited cities in Hawaii.
Location
Geology
Age of rock: 200,000 years
Climbing
Easiest route : Trail
Diamond Head Attractions:
Kapiolani Park
The Natatorium
Waikiki Aquarium
Two Diamond Head Area Private Clubs
There are two exclusive, private clubs located on the water on the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, the Outrigger Canoe Club and the Honolulu Elk's Lodge.
There are two exclusive, private clubs located on the water on the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, the Outrigger Canoe Club and the Honolulu Elk's Lodge.
Transportation :
Car Carrier Network
Serving the Diamondhead Area. (305) 517-1286
Link:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/members-forums/taxibob
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