Signed up, looking forward to it! That ticketing website it terrible.

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A three hour tour. A three hour tour.

What kind of meal is included in this price of $29.00?

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island--night tours offered for the first time

September 10, 11:49 AM
National Parks Travel Examiner
Marilyn Crain

To kick off the celebration of the national parks on September 26 -- National Public Lands Day -- the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island will for the first time,open to the public for a special evening tour and program event on September 24 and 25, 2009.

As part of the festivities, there will be a sneak preview of Ken Burns? new documentary The National Parks: America?s Best Idea tthat will premier on PBS on the 27th.

?This is a tremendous opportunity for people to experience these iconic monuments in a new setting,? said Dave Luchsinger, Superintendent of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. ?We hope that these two special events will help to illustrate how unique our National Park system is.?

Ellis Island will be open on Thursday, September 24 and Liberty Island open on Friday, September 25. Boarding for both nights will take place at Statue Cruises? boarding locations in Liberty State Park in Jersey City and Battery Park in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Vessels will return at 9:00 PM.

Tickets are $29 per person and include a voucher for a meal on the island. Meals will be distributed at each islands? dining facilities. Vegetarian options will be available. Tickets can be purchased at Statue Cruises or by calling 877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849).