This attraction is a must see historical site in NYC. While the restoration has only occurred on the main part of the island, the exhibits and site are very educational. Might be boring for young children. more

This is something I had looked forward to seeing for years. After all, 3 of my 4 grandparents came to this country right here. My Grandma Evalyn was still alive when they began fund raising tl renovate the building. Our family made a donation and her name joins many others on the Wall of Honor. To really get the feel... more

I was on Ellis Island, July 4th 2008. A bit disappointed because although a lot has been restored, a lot has not. I purchased an online ticket for Statue of Liberty/Ellis. Met up with a tour guide on 49th and Broadway and about 30 of us took the subway to Battery Park. We were able to skip a few crowds.... more

Ellis Island was very interesting. We got the audio tour and found it to be very informative. We learned a lot of interesting stuff. The only problem is the long line to get back on the ferry. It was so long that we had to wait for 2 boats before we could get on. But other than that we really... more

We reserved our tickets online and did the reserved time with the audio tour for both Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It turns out that we enjoyed Ellis Island much more than Statue of Liberty. The ferry is a bit annoying as you are crowded and herded like cattle. It is very busy but you are not on the... more

Ellis Island has gone a long way in the restoration process. Just a few decades ago, it was a dilapidated area decaying through years of non use. It has come a long way since then, but still needs to go a bit farther to be a good ambassador of the history it holds. Some of the displays are very nice... more

This was the highlight of my family trip to New York in early May. We purchased tickets on line beforehand with http://www.statuecruises.com/tickets-reservations, choosing the reserve ticket. This is where you choose a specific date and time to travel on ferrys- on this one you can also apply for a monument pass if you want to visit liberty island as well,... more

For me Ellis Island was much more enjoyable than Statue of Liberty. The security is low-key and the space and experience is much better organized. (The ferry ride does remind me a bit of being cattle, but it really isn't that bad & the views are very nice.) The audio tour of Ellis was very worth the price. (I got... more

We were looking forward to seeing the Statue of Liberty, but were also very impressed with Ellis Island. The history and stories of the immegrants who arrived through that facility and the processing they experienced (six second medical evaluations!) was incredibly interesting. We listened in to a tour being given by one of the park rangers in the main processing... more