9/11 Memorial

Just moved to New York from the West Coast for a job opportunity and I went here over the weekend and it was beautiful. Sent chills down my spine, it was sad because that very night everything happened in Orlando which gave me even more chills. The place was beautiful. I took a lot of pictures, I place I will not soon forget.
Blessings,
–Adina

A great place to visit especially if you are a tourist. It is free to go to the memorial ground itself. I was there 4 years ago when it was still quite chaotic and the only finished area is the memorial falls. Trees around were still small at that time.
I decided to go back this year and went online to find out how. After 4 years there are a lot of changes. There are few tours and I wondered that must be a good idea. Since tours are all full we decided to go to the meeting place which was in front of St Paul church and buy the tour there. Now this is what I can advise you, if you’re a local meaning from New York, you don’t need to buy the tour. WASTE OF TIME AND WASTE OF MONEY. Also as much as the 911 observatory is nice, all you can see there is the Manhattan skyline. I think it’s best to see the 911 Museum better than the observatory. The coolest thing in the observatory is the elevator as you will see a film of skyline just like the elevator itself is outside the building and you are looking at the skyline as the elevator moves up and down.
Overall our experience is good but bummed that we picked the observatory when we see it all the time when you go to any building in the city. We missed the museum and we will go back there again. Do not go on weekends as I am sure it is chaotic and packed.
Stop by the Oculus — it is the most expensive train station $ 4billion in the making. It is pretty cool!

Great place to bring tourists/​anyone new to New York — and it’s free! Take the E train to World Trade Center or R train to Courtlandt St.
The north and south pools have names of lost victims etched all along the pool. The vastness and beauty of them are breathtaking. It’s a quick trip — maybe an hour, tops. While you’re downtown, you could go to Wall Street or check out the Statue of Liberty.
They have a museum as well and I recommend that if you have the time and money.

Went to the memorial and visited museum a while ago. Everything is beautifully reconstructed considering their previous conditions.
The two pools with all the names engraved were particularly touching. You can see the occasional flowers and little American flags left behind.
The museum itself runs underground and is tremendously spacious. It covers the original background on the construction of the twin towers, as well as the subsequent events. I’m not going to go into specific details, but it’s definitely something worth seeing at least once in your life.
If you’re considering visiting the museum, be mindful of the material that are on display. It’s not going to be your typical «ooo» & «ahh» type of place. It’s some heavy stuff and some of the exhibits are going to get very personal.
Definitely not a date spot… Not unless you’re trying to set the mood for a break up…

Very interesting memorial for the twin tours. I wanted to see them light up in the dark at night, but I guess they’re not doing that anymore. There are names etched around the memorial in remembrance of those who died that fatal day, and they’re actually ordered in the arrangement of seating in the building. I’m really glad these two vacant spots became memorials and not new buildings — always remember.

It was a Tuesday.
For some reason, I vividly recall riding on the bus on the way to 6^th grade classes the morning of September 11^th 2001, wearing jean shorts, sneakers, and a maroon T-​shirt. Yes, I was – and still am – a total dork. The rest of school was a blur, but I think any of you reading this would say that you remember the events like it was yesterday.
Our first trip to New York was in the summer of 2000, and standing in the ground floor atrium of the World Trade Center looking up, a then-​10 year old Eric S saw the north & south towers piercing the sky above. That’s one of my most surreal memories, as 13 months later they were gone.
This is a somber review for a somber place, so I’m keeping the humor to a bare minimum this time around.
Following a very cool visit to the 72^nd floor of the still-​under-​construction WTC Tower 4 (thanks to my dad’s connections with an elevator contractor), my family and I stopped to see a touching tribute to those whose lives were lost in the attacks on 9÷11÷01. The waterfalls flow inward, outlining where both towers once stood.
Names of the dearly departed are etched on plaques surrounding the cascading water and are arranged based on personal information provided by their loved ones. Coworkers and friends are grouped together, a bittersweet gesture showing how relationships were formed – and lost – in the events that transpired on that day nearly 15 years ago. Has it really been that long…
There will likely be crowds at any time you visit (we went on an overcast morning) with moderate security patrolling the area. As long as you’re exercising good judgment, they won’t stop to intervene. It should go without saying, honestly, but refrain from throwing coins or anything in the fountain-​like environment. Parents, keep an eye on your kids, they will likely be tempted.
A nearby museum (additional fee) had a lengthy line of 30 – 45 minutes. We elected to pass on it.
And folks…
Don’t be a douche; save the selfies for another time. Foreigners are excused because they probably don’t know any better; if you’re an American then you SHOULD know better. You wouldn’t be uploading any of that #hashtag nonsense on a trip thru the Holocaust Museum, so the same holds true for the ⁹⁄₁₁ Memorial. Please be respectful.
Never forget. God bless America.

What a wonderful memorial to ⁹⁄₁₁
So easily could this prime real estate have been built upon once more however they have created a wonderful open space for New Yorkers and visitors to go along and reflect on that horrible day
It’s a place to remember the dead as well as marvel at the hard work and courage of the New Yorkers who have not forgotten but are not allowing it to define them.
A touching place to visit

An absolute must see for every American. The ⁹⁄₁₁ Memorial is absolutely breathtaking. I can’t imagine any other design for the memorial, itself. Perfection.
Very difficult to explain the experience here. To keep it simple, you will encounter a variety of people. Since it was built to honor the lives of those lost far too soon during the attacks you’ll see some of everyone. Most are tourists, a few are locals and others are there to actually memorialize their loved ones. The best thing that I can say about that is everyone was very respectful of the space and the purpose of the memorial.
The ⁹⁄₁₁ memorial is actually two memorials, which represent the twin towers. Each once has the names of those lost during the attacks inscribed on the granite. Such a humbling experience to see all of the names and to realize that you’re standing in the exact same space that the buildings once stood. There are no words. I encourage everyone to visit and pay their respects.

How does one review this memorial?! Yes, it is tastefully done & a beautiful way to express the respect for those that perished during the event of the ⁹⁄₁₁ attacks. May we never forget this tragic event, God bless these victims & God bless all of us.

A solemn place to mourn our loss
Quietly do we reflect as we look across
The depths of water falling into the depths of light
Two large beams, filling the night
Tis a reminder of the past, with somber notes we stride
With silent prayers, we walk and in honor we abide
The ⁹⁄₁₁ Memorial is no longer under construction as it was years previous, so to visit, it doesn’t take a lot of time. It’s open to the public, and is a majestic sight. It’s a place of somber reflection and seeing the names and the great water falling into the depths is a sight. You’ll encounter some annoyances such as people taking selfies, but all in all, it is a place to visit.

We experienced the memorial first from our room across the street in the Club Quarters WTC suites overlooking the pools… all I can say is… WOW. It was truly a moment I will never forget! The memorial on the ground level is just as beautiful and I strongly recommend that everyone visit this destination at least once!
If you lived through the horrific day that was ⁹⁄₁₁ or not, this is something that all people can appreciate and take in!
— never forget!

Honor.
Respect.
Emotions.
The twin pools of the ⁹⁄₁₁ Memorial quietly rest in the shadow of the gleaming new One World Trade Center. It is a tranquil site to honor those who perished during the September 11 attacks while evoking respect and emotions at seeing the names of each individual inscribed in bronze around the memorial pools.
The National September 11 Memorial is next to the ⁹⁄₁₁ Museum and covers 8 acres on the exact location the twin towers once stood. Two large acre-​wide reflecting pools and 30-​foot waterfalls are surrounded by 400 swamp white oak trees to produce an open space for remembrance, contemplation, and, perhaps, even hope.
There is no fee to visit the ⁹⁄₁₁ Memorial. It is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The memorial was officially dedicated on the 10-​year anniversary of the attacks and has been open to the public since.
Official ⁹⁄₁₁ Memorial 45-​minute English Guided Tours are available daily for $ 15, but not required unless you want to learn more about the memorial’s design, the significance of the World Trade Center, or learn about what happened on September 11, 2001. You can save a little money by purchasing a memorial tour and entrance to the nearby museum together for $ 39.
There is no parking for the memorial and on-​street parking in lower Manhattan is almost non-​existent. Subway, ferry, or bus are recommended modes of transportation to get to the ⁹⁄₁₁ Memorial.
The twin reflecting pools surrounded by peaceful trees and calming waterfalls make the ⁹⁄₁₁ Memorial a comme il faut site of emotions, respect, and honor in remembrance of those lost on September 11.

It has a modern look, and the design was well thought out. I’m not sure if the size of the «fountains», if that’s what they’re called, is the actual size of what the towers were when they were still standing before ⁹⁄₁₁. Regardless of whether or not they are, it’s a powerful concept.
The water is also an interesting choice for a memorial. It’s open to interpretation as it can mean different things to different people. I’ve only been here once, even though I live walking distance from it and was born and raised in Manhattan… When I went it was a sunny day, and there was a rainbow where the water was cascading. I couldn’t capture it well in a picture, but I guess some things are meant to be appreciated in the moment.
Looking at the names of people who died in a certain spot tends to leave people with different emotions. To me, it was almost a flashback. I think everyone worldwide remembers where he/​she was that day. Especially being a native New Yorker… It was strange as well as sad, seeing a name like Thomas, and thinking about how he might have answered the phone at his desk using that name in this very spot, and in an instance was gone.
Fortunately I did not personally know anyone who died on that tragic day. I do believe if I had, I would still appreciate the way the site was designed to remember a loved one. I think it was beautifully done, and I would suggest to visit it if you can.

People will always remember where they were during the September 11 attacks. Every time I am in New York, I always stop by and pay my respects to the lives lost on that fateful day.

I loved the job that they did down here. A great way to recognized the victims and pay tribute.
It’s an eerie felling down there though, even after all these years. It’s a great place to go see and pay your respects while in NYC.

I made an effort of stop by during my trip out to NYC and I am so glad that I did! It was one of the most emotional experiences of my life. You could feel the sadness and tragedy, but also the hope. They have done a beautiful job of converting the grounds into a memorial for all of the people who lost their lives here. Huge holes where the buildings used to stand have been converted to fountains, adorned with the names of the policemen and firemen who lost their lives serving their community. I will never forget the feeling here.
Stop by, make an effort. You will be glad you did.

Staring at the names along the memorial brought similar feelings that I felt standing in front of the Pearl Harbor USS Arizona wall of casualties. There is a certain tragic beauty that resonates this memorial’s design, the water falling into the square outlet, and the names etched around where the twin towers once stood. I had to just stand there and take it in.
This place of remembrance is a memorial I will try to visit every time I am in NYC.

I wish I could write a full, in depth review of the ⁹⁄₁₁ memorial. It was a very cold morning when I visited the memorial outside of the ⁹⁄₁₁ Memorial Museum, and my hands started to hurt from being outside in the cold (no sunlight plus 30 degree weather with a good breeze equals TOO cold for this So Cal girl) .
Despite my brief visit, this was a very moving memorial to the victims of what happened that September morning. The little I did see was the large granite square with the names of those who perished etched in stone. At the center was a sunken pool, called a reflecting pool. The two reflecting pools are the footprints of the twin towers.
Just seeing the names on the parapets and knowing this is where these buildings stood was enough to evoke feelings of sadness. This is a national tribute, may we never forget the lives of those lost on February 26, 1993 (World Trade Center bombing, 6 lives were lost) and September 11, 2001.

This is my third visit to this memorial ground. It is still give me goosebumps knowing that these waterfalls/​pool ground (North and South pool) where the twin towers building stood and where reposed are the remains of many who perished during the tragedy, It is a calm, peace serene and restful place to be. This place stands for its real purpose– a tribute to those we lost during that tragedy.
There is no admission fee to see the memorials. Make sure not to miss finding for the only tree that survived the tragic day.
In between these two pools is the memorial museum. Close by is the newly open One World Center. The whole compound has been turned into like a park, eliminated one street to make it convenient to the people. Come by.

They have done an incredible job building this memorial. The memorial grounds are free and open to the public. I came here at nighttime and it was beautiful.
They have a North and South Pool, both sitting where the Twin Towers used to be. Some people leave small flowers on the names inscribed onto the panels around the pools. RIP.

Das Memorial zu den Anschlägen auf das World Trade Center am 11.09.2001 ist schon ein sehr beindruckende Fläche.
An der Stelle, wo die beiden WTC-​Türme standen, wurden zwei große Gruben ausgehoben, die mit schwarzem Grant ausgekleidet wurden und in dem Wasserfälle in die Tiefe fallen.
Ringsherum wurden alle Namen verewigt, die hier und bei den Flügen und am Pentagon ums Leben kamen.
Jeder einzelne Name ist in das Metall gefräst und steht so für diese Tragödie, die die Welt verändert hat.
Das gesamte Areal besticht durch seine schlichte Darstellung, die aber umso einprägender ist, als irgendwelche großen Standbilder oder Monumente, die ansonsten gerne in den USA errichtet werden.
Wer in NYC ist sollte hier unbedingt vorbeischauen.
Für das Memorial muss meine keine Tickets kaufen. Man kann dieses so besuchen.
Das Museum hingegen, welches sich direkt daneben befindet, benötigt Eintrittskarten, die über Internet oder vor Ort gekauft werden können.
Ein Stück aktueller Geschichte, die jeder einmal gesehen haben sollte.

Das Museum ist ein schön angelegter Ort. Wenn man hier steht und wie ich selber Anfang der 1980 auf den Twin Tower auf der Aussichtsplattform stand und jetzt hier die großen Gruben mit dem Wasserfall und den Namen der Opfer sieht wird man total nachdenklich. Wenn das Museum einmal Fertig ist wird es bestimmt ein toller Platz werden. Es fehlen jetzt noch Bänke zum ausruhen und Nachdenken hier am Platz. Was für einen Europäer auch sehr auffällig ist sind die Extremen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Ich finde diese etwas übertrieben, bis man in den Memorial Park kommt muss man durch ca. 3 Sicherheitszonen. Das wird sich hoffentlich noch ändern. Sonst sollte man bei einem New York Trip diesen Ort Besucht haben.

Encore un lieu incontournable de NYC. Le lieu est calme et beau Les deux fontaines sont impressionnantes.
Un conseil: réserver votre ticket à l’avance sur le site officiel du memorial!