South Tower Pool — Attraction in New York

Visiting the 9/11 Memorial is one of the most moving and humbling experiences you can have in New York City. It’s a place that encourages reflection and remembrance. The twin reflecting pools, built on the footprints of the original Twin Towers, are beautifully designed and deeply symbolic. The names of all those who lost their lives on that tragic day are inscribed around the edges, and standing there really puts the scale and human impact of 9/11 into perspective.

One of the most touching parts of the memorial is the Survivor Tree. This tree was found alive among the rubble after the attacks, severely damaged but still holding on. It was taken to a nursery, nurtured back to health over several years, and later returned to the site. It now stands tall and healthy—a powerful symbol of resilience and hope.

You can also see the stunning One World Trade Center rising nearby, which adds another layer of significance to the visit. There are guided tours available for the 9/11 Museum, but it’s important to note that tickets are timed-entry only, so plan ahead. There’s also a small kiosk on-site with books and meaningful souvenirs.

This isn’t your typical tourist attraction—it’s a space filled with emotion, history, and tribute. If you're visiting NYC, take the time to come here. It’s not just worth seeing—it’s...

My father is a retired New York City firefighter. My mother is a retired New York City police officer. I was born a New Yorker. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum does absolutely incredible work to honor those lost during the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11th, 2001. Specifically, the 9/11 Memorial Pools offer a really beautiful space for education, remembrance, and solace during visitation. Please support this organization when you come to New York City and plan a visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. If you cannot get tickets, or cannot plan to do a full walk-through of the museum, definitely plan to visit the Memorial Glade + memorial pools.

& a quick aside: if you are visiting, please be respectful and do not sit on the name panels surrounding the pools and do not use these areas to rest your bags or items while you are observing the memorial pools. This space is sacred, please...

Very sobering location. We viewed the memorials for both buildings. Each memorial had names of those who perished that day. Of interest was the survivor tree. A tree that was found among the rubbish and survived. It was removed from the sight and tended to by a nursery for several years and then returned to the sight as a symbol of resilience. They have tours to the museum, but you can not buy and enter as the tickets are for specific times. They do have a kiosk where you can buy books and other momentos. From this location, you can observe the new trade tower. A must to see if...