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The Statue of Liberty’s Golden Torch: Why Lady Liberty’s Flame Is Covered in 24k Gold (And Why You Can Only See It Glow From the Water)

The torch Lady Liberty holds today isn’t the original—and it’s covered in real 24k gold leaf that catches the sunlight and glows. Discover the secret behind the golden flame and why sunset sails from Chelsea Piers offer the only crowd-free perspective to capture this iconic detail. Starting at $600 for weekday couples | 2-4 hour…