The Verdict · New York · for the Budget Adventurer
Probably skip. It's overhyped and doesn't play to what you care about.
Authentic, active, cheap. Allergic to overpaying and overhype.
About Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
The boat approach is a real lump-in-throat moment, and Ellis Island's immigration museum is far better than anyone expects. The catch: a half-day round-trip, airport-grade security, and crowds at every step.