If you don't have a lump in your throat at this point, you'd better check yourself for a pulse!

Liberty's crown offers a breath-taking view of Manhattan...however, she could use a little Windex action.

It was a long climb but well worth it.  Dale stops to catch a breather in the crown viewing room. The area will only hold about 6 people at one time.

Chris is all smiles as his 6 o'clock start nets him the first boat out to Miss Liberty

Liberty's original torch is on display in the main lobby. The 354 step climb begins here.

Almost like Disney...the line to enter the statue took 30 minutes alone. The entire climb from start to finish took 3 hours and 15 minutes