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One of Jersey City’s greatest treasures is Liberty State Park with over 1,212 acres of greenery and access to our nation’s most valuable treasure, The Statue of Liberty. Board a ferry from Liberty State Park and explore the Statue of Liberty then find your ancestors at the Ellis Island Museum. Stop by the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ) before venturing on to the Liberty Science Center for an exceptional interactive learning experience. While you’re there, catch an IMAX movie on the Nation’s largest IMAX dome theater.

Facts about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

 - The Statue of Liberty  is only 2,000 feet (610 m) from Jersey City and over two miles (3 km) from New York City.

- Although Ellis Island is federal property and has always been historically considered in New York, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1998 determined that part of the island was territory of New York while most of the island, which was added after 1834, is within the territory of Jersey City.

Things to do at Liberty State Park.

 - Visit the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, or NYC

- See the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ)

- Stop by the Liberty Science Center, where learning science is both fun and educational

- Dine, and relax on the waterfront

- Explore the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway. The waterfront pathway goes from Bayonne, past Liberty State Park and the Statue ofLiberty all the way north into Hoboken, and is over 18.5 miles long.  Rent a bicycle to enjoy it all.

- Visit the Interpretive Center in Liberty State Park

- Take a boat tour of NYC, and spend a lovely afternoon out on the water.

- Take in Liberty State Park's 4th of July fireworks extravaganza