Antonio Benavente
Google
If you want to visit the Statue of Liberty, this is my recommendation:
Once you arrive at The Battery Park New York.
On your Google maps, search for this location:
*Statue City Cruises Battery Park*
This is the official site to buy your tickets and visit the Statue of Liberty.
***Be careful and don't fall for illegal ticket scams.***
I say this because when you arrive at The Battery Park you will find many people dressed in red vests, purple shirts, etc. who pretend to be "official sellers" but they are NOT.
They will try everything to convince you to buy from them, but DON'T DO IT. Just walk to the place I told you about and there you will find the official tickets for $25.50 US.
Once you have purchased the tickets, you have to walk about 5 minutes to where you will board the ferry.
To be honest, it's a unique experience. You can get off on the island and see the museum that shows how the statue was built, and buy souvenirs that you won't find anywhere else.