What direction does the Statue of Liberty face?

The Statue of Liberty faces Southeast because it is situated on Liberty Island at the mouth of the Hudson River in New York Harbor. This direction allows the statue to gaze towards the historic neighborhood of Brooklyn and the Atlantic Ocean, symbolically facing towards the direction from which many immigrants arrived to the United States through Ellis Island. The Southeast orientation also allows for a clear view of the iconic New York City skyline and showcases the statue's imposing presence to visitors arriving by boat or ferry.