30 Unbelievable Places That Are Illegal to Visit. While some of these destinations might sound intriguing, you’re better off opting for a more accessible adventure. From the most pristine piece of earth to an island where snakes slither at the top of the food chain, these 30 prohibited places are best experienced from a distance. More importantly, it's illegal for you to visit!
Some are far-flung and abroad. Take Heard Island, for instance. It is probably closest to Antarctica than anywhere else, which makes getting to it difficult anyway. At least for Americans, there are entire countries that are off limits. Our government doesn't allow us to take pleasure tours to Cuba or North Korea. But there are places much closer to home that are illegal to visit. That's right! There are places within the United States that you are banned from visiting.
North Brother Island is one such example. It is located in the middle of the East River between the Bronx and Queens, yet no one is allowed to step foot on the island as it is considered a bird sanctuary. And that's in the middle of a metro area of around 20 million people! Just imagine what else is out there that's illegal to visit!
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Did you know...
- The longest flight in the world is between Singapore and Newark, New Jersey. Depending on which way you're flying, it takes around 18.5 hours to complete the 9,534 miles of the journey. The flight is so long that it doesn't even have an economy class. Only first-class and business-class arrangements are offered.
- There are over 61,000 people on a plane in the air over the U.S. at any given moment. That makes sense because the U.S. has one third of all the airports in the world. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta is the busiest airport in the world with over 100 million total passengers every year since 2015.
- The largest pool in the world can be found at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Chile. It has 66 million gallons (enough water to fill 100 Olympic-sized pools). It's 3,323 feet in length, over twice the length of the next biggest pool. At a cost of $3,000,000, that sounds like a pretty good deal.
- You've heard of the phrase "wanderlust," but do you know the German word "fernweh"? It means "far sickness" or an intensely strong urge to travel. The next time you feel the need to head out on a road trip, you've got a case of fernweh. And the only cure is to travel somewhere new!
- Taking a vacation is good for your health! Studies have shown that a vacation can help to lower your risk of heart disease. It's also a proven way to improve your creativity. So if you have some writer's block or need to lower your stress, grab a friend and go on an adventure!