11 Moving Experiences At The 9/11 Memorial & Museum – TravelAwaits

1. Pay Your Respects At The Reflecting Pools

As you approach the museum, youll arrive first at the outdoor memorial. The memorial pays tribute to those who lost their lives here.

The twin reflecting pools, each nearly an acre, feature the largest man-made waterfalls in North America. The names of the men, women, and children killed in the attacks of September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, are inscribed in bronze on the edges of the pools. More people were killed in the 9/11 attacks than in any other attack on American soil. That fateful day also saw the greatest loss of rescue personnel in the history of the country.

This is a place to reflect on name after name, each someones family or friend, and all deserving remembrance.

An audio guide that details the events of 9/11, the victims, and the design of the memorial is available. You can also use the guide to locate the name of a loved one.

One pear tree was discovered still living in the rubble of the towers. With its broken branches and roots, it was dug up and planted outside what is now the museum. It has since flourished among the many other trees that have been planted in the plaza. A plaque declares that the tree is a living reminder of resilience, survival, and rebirth.

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