Statue of Liberty Location: New York, Not Washington DC

Where Is the Statue of Liberty?

The Statue of Liberty is located in New York Harbor, not Washington, D.C.

Exact Location

• Island: Liberty Island (federal property)
• Coordinates: 40.6892° N, 74.0445° W
• Access: Ferries from Battery Park (Manhattan) or Liberty State Park (Jersey City, NJ)
• Administered by: National Park Service

Common Confusion

Washington, D.C. has its own iconic monuments (Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol), but Lady Liberty has stood in New York since 1886—a gift from France celebrating American independence and Franco-American friendship.

Visiting

• Reserve crown/pedestal tickets months ahead via Statue Cruises
• Allow 3–4 hours for full visit including Ellis Island
• Free harbor views from Staten Island Ferry