Statue of Liberty is on Twitter and offers insider’s e-tours

So far, the tweets have been pretty tame, but they give useful tips, such as how to get through statue security (cleverly titled: “No bag ladies allowed” ). Tweeters include rangers and “associated staffers,” said Mindi Rambo, spokeswoman for the National Parks of New York Harbor.

The “Statue of Liberty National Monument eTour” is a good ride, with videos, 360-degree panoramas, ranger talks and fun facts.

One video takes you inside, showing climbers trudging up the 146-step spiral staircase to the crown. (StairMaster, anyone?). The historic photos of building the monument are great. And where else could you learn that Liberty’s smile is 3 feet wide?

Audio tours of the statue and  the Ellis Island Immigration Museum have also been updated, with an interactive children’s version, more oral histories, info on the statue’s interior and other extras. The downside: The price is now $8, instead of $6 per adult; children and seniors get discounts.