Ellis Island - New York - TravBuddy

If you are going to Statue of Liberty you should also check out Ellis Island. You don't have to get an extra ticket. In my opinion there is lots more to see on Ellis Island then Liberty Island. Well, ok, Lady Liberty is impressive but so is the history of this place. As an immigrant myself I could feel the importance of this place as soon as I stepped of the ferry. Even when standing outside you can just imagine what kind of emotions had to go through the immigrants that came through here in the past. I mean, coming to the New World on a ship and the first thing that greets you is the Statue of Liberty?! It sent shivers down my spine when I stepped on this island.
You can take a tour of the museum going the exact same way that the immigrants had to go through. Bath house, doctor's offices, record room, etc. There's of course also a gift shop.
You can pay to look up the records of your relatives arriving at the island. There are also many original documents, posters, pictures on exhibit here! Enjoy!