7. The Statue of Liberty Torch, New York

We all know the Statue of Liberty. It is one of the most famous symbols of the United States, a representation of the ideals on which the country was founded. A woman with a haloed crown garbed in a robe holding a torch up to enlighten all who come, she strikes a powerful image.

But while there are ferries to Liberty Island and tours up to the crown, the torch itself has been off-limits for over 100 years. In 1916, there was a mysterious explosion on Black Time Island in the middle of the night. Shrapnel hit and damaged the statue, and torch visitation was shut down afterward. A shame, the view must be fantastic.