Lady Liberty stands 305 feet tall and never fails to thrill. A gift from the French in the late 1800s, the statue was created to symbolize America’s willingness to accept in the “huddled masses” and “wretched refuse” of the world, and remains to this day an emotional site for immigrants. Upper floors are no longer available to the public following September 11, but there is still plenty to see – plus the Statue of Liberty Museum and guided tours (tel: 866 782 8834).