With the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island as a spectacular backdrop, Liberty State Park is one of the state's most dramatic parks. The historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ), a grand setting for much of New Jersey's transportation history in the northeast, sits prominently at the north end of the park. A two-mile promenade, Liberty Walk links two picnic and playground areas, the Nature Center, and the CRRNJ Terminal while presenting visitors with a sweeping view of the Hudson River.
On the New York Harbor, less than 2,000 feet from the Statue of Liberty, Liberty State Park has served a vital role in the development of New Jersey's metropolitan region and the history of the nation. During the 19th and early 20th centuries the area that is now Liberty State Park was a major waterfront industrial area with an extensive freight and passenger transportation network. This network became the lifeline of New York City and the harbor area. The heart of this transportation network was the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ), located in the northern portion of the park. The CRRNJ Terminal stands with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to unfold one of this nation's most dramatic stories: the immigration of northern, southern, and eastern Europeans into the United States. After being greeted by the Statue of Liberty and processed at Ellis Island, these immigrants purchased tickets and boarded trains, at the CRRNJ Terminal, that took them to their new homes throughout the United States. The Terminal served these immigrants as the gateway to the realization of their hopes and dreams of a new life in America.
Ellis Island is a federally owned island in New York Harbor, situated within the U.S. states of New Jersey and New York, that was the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States. From 1892 to 1954, nearly 12 million immigrants arriving at the Port of New York and New Jersey were processed there under federal law. The Statue of Liberty also known as "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. If you want an in-depth look at the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island, I suggest clicking on the links in this blog to get your tickets.
Wide open fields, miles of pathways, and an outdoor performance area provide an inviting atmosphere for all types of recreation. The Liberty Landing Marina, restaurants, and the NJ Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial complete the northern end of the park. Located directly on the shores of the Hudson River, Liberty State Park is also the only location in New Jersey with Ferry service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The Liberty Landing Ferry takes you from the Marina in Jersey City to Battery Park in New York City; a one-way ticket costs $10.
Liberty Science Center is a 300,000-square-foot learning center located in Liberty State Park. It houses 12 museum exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums, a 3D theater, live simulcast surgeries, hurricane- and tornado-force wind simulators, K-12 classrooms and labs, teacher-development programs, and the Western Hemisphere's biggest planetarium, the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium, and LSC Giant Dome Theater. If you have time to spare, I highly suggest visiting this Science center, while you are at Liberty State Park.
Liberty State Park is a great place to go for a day of activities in New Jersey, and if you have extra time, you can cross over the Hudson into New York.
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