Ellis Island
Island
New York
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"picnic – the island that welcomed millions of immigrants"(12 Tips)
"Almost 50% of Americans have an ancestor who arrived here!"(5 Tips)
"Really enjoyed the Hard Hat Tour!"(3 Tips)
"your family roots."(2 Tips)
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HISTORYNovember 9, 2012Opened in 1892, Ellis Island served as a federal immigration station for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Millions of newly arrived immigrants passed through the station during that time.
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Untapped CitiesJuly 20, 2012Hiding in plain sight, the abandoned South Side Hospitals were one of the largest public health undertakings in US history. See photographs of the amazing buildings at Read more
- The Corcoran GroupJuly 16, 2013Capture a true piece of American history by searching your family roots. Take the ferry from either Battery Park or Liberty State Park - it's a lovely ride during the summer!Upvoted 1 week ago
Mona ♏️December 4, 2021Very beautiful Island, immigrants got to the United states through this Island back in 1910 . loved it so much and also love the museum ♥️🇺🇸some gifts are made in The USA , nice buy
Mrfantastic8000July 4, 2016Lots of historical information. Give your self plenty of time to enjoy and see full archive of info presented.
Andres ElizondoApril 2, 2019Historically important to this region, Ellis island is a day long affair if you really want to capture the whole picture. I recommend the hard hat tour and the exhibits they have upstairs
Clarice MishJune 25, 2015Ellis Island is a great way to better understand our ancestors and everything they did to make a better life for themselves and, ultimately, for us as their descendants.
Shermans TravelAugust 9, 2012A top attraction for kids is the carefully restored Main Building's computerized Passenger Record, which lets visitors trace loved ones’ lineage as far back as 1892 (for free!). Read more
Milli ParkusJanuary 8, 2017A historical landmark! Amazing way to find out my daughters' paternal and maternal side came here from Europe!
Diego RufoMarch 31, 2011The ferry that will take you there (and to Liberty Island) departs form Battery Park and will cost you 8$. Including a visit to the statue’s crown and Ellis Island museum, ticket is 12$ Read more
✨#IamRomdelacrème✨May 11, 2012Great place to come and learn and appreciate the stories of many different immigrants who entered Ellis Island. You might be able to find some of your ancestors too!
KarenOctober 9, 2022Just feeeeel the history as you set foot here and just pass through the walls that are now a museum, but once had millions of people pass through trying to enter America.
Zachary PfeifferAugust 11, 2015Very interesting! Worth a visit. Make sure to see the half-hourly movie for a good summary
Michael FrancoAugust 3, 2010If you enjoy seeing everything a venue has to offer...be on the first ferry in and be prepared to spend the better part of the day exploring this historic and often emotional landmark.- Kayla StegallFebruary 15, 2014exceeded my expectations! Lots of neat history, & ways of finding out family information. I'd go back!
Kathryn PhillipsJuly 1, 2015Do a hard hat tour of the abandoned hospital complex. You won't regret it.
Kevin BatemanJune 28, 2014A must do! Very educational. Wonderful lesson in the history of the people of our nation.
American ExpressJune 23, 2011American Express set up a foreign currency exchange office here in 1905 to help immigrants exchange their native currency for U.S. dollars.
WorldStridesApril 5, 2011Interesting Facts :Today more than 40% (or over 100 million) of all living Americans can trace their roots to an ancestor who came through Ellis Island.On the American Immigrant Wall of Honor are t
Christopher Erin LindstromMay 12, 2011Went to Ellis Island last September, walking threw the complex gives you a feeling of history. If you have a chance to go, do it.- DoraJuly 21, 2010Search your family roots at the museum, and bring along a picnic – the island that welcomed millions of immigrants is great for a history lesson and a little R&R.Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Stephanie S.November 15, 2011Purchasing audio really helps! Check out meticulous screening process immigrants had to go through on second floor.
Jerry StebbinsNovember 17, 201212 million immigrants came through Ellis Island between 1892 - 1954. We had more then that cross into the USA as illegals and when Arizona tried to stop this flow... The DOJ sued to stop that action.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleFebruary 19, 2013Over 100 million Americans can trace their families to this arrival point for immigrants who came by steamship from 1892 to 1954. - Green Guide Editor
Jake SmithMay 20, 2012Try to get here early; pack a bag and make a day of it, because there is a lot to do.
Daniel HJune 25, 2014Not much to see here, honestly, but you need to go to sign up for reports/records/etc. Can't do that online
Paco MD FACSMay 18, 2015And incredible #Landmark for any #Immigrant that wants to search for his roots
D'Agostino SupermarketsJanuary 31, 2012Between 1892-1954, Ellis Island welcomed roughly 12 million immigrants to America. At least half of Americans have had one ancestor visit the island. That's some odds!
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