What it Takes to Get to the Crown of the Statue of Liberty
Now that tourists will be able to climb all the way up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty this summer, there is another question to consider: how long does it take to get to the stop of the statue and how great a shape do you have to be in? Meredith Vieira, Al Roker, Matt Lauer and Ann Curry documented their climb to the top. The climb goes up a narrow, spiral staircase that begins at Lady Liberty's feet. There are 354 steps and is not a trip for anyone who is claustrophobic, scared of heights or who has trouble climbing stairs. But the view from the top makes it all worth while. Take a look:
