Ellis Island is a small island located in New York Harbor, it was the main point of entry for millions of immigrants to the United States from 1892 to 1924. Visitors can take a ferry to the island and take a self-guided tour through the museum, which tells the story of the immigrants who passed through the island and the role it played in American history. It's a great place to learn about the history of immigration to the United States and to see the Statue of Liberty up close.