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Long security lines for tourists visiting the Statue of Liberty could be a thing of the past if a new proposal is approved by city and federal officials in New York.

The most popular tourist attractions in New York City encompass the funky, the historical, the awe-inspiring and the hallowed. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes when trekking about The Big Apple and keep your plans flexible. There's always the chance that you will run across a less-visited tourist attraction that could be added to your personal list of the most popular.

The Statue of Liberty is about to get a makeover to improve fire safety for visitors, but will have to close in the process.

Last month, we launched Explore America, a series of six galleries designed to educate and inspire the country to see the beauty in their own backyard. Along with the help of the U.S. Travel Association and DiscoverAmerica.com, we combed through the country, pulling out ten wonders in each of six different categories -- Natural, Wildlife, Unusual, Historical, Architectural, and Water -- and asked you, the reader, to vote on your favorites. Here, we've compiled the top seven wonders found stateside, according to number of votes, along with two honorable mentions. Read on to see which destinations took home top honors.

Since 1972, UNESCO has annually declared World Heritage Sites to identify and preserve humankind's most significant natural, historic and cultural attractions. The 890 designated spots (to date) met rigorous selection criteria assessed by international judging panels, a process even more complex than Olympic bids.