Find Your Connection
New York
Manhattan • 12+ greenway miles • 9/11 Museum & Memorial
Lives Remembered
Greenway Miles
Memorial Pools
National Memorial
Where the Trail Began
New York City is both the origin and destination of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail. Here, at the World Trade Center site, nearly 3,000 lives were lost on September 11, 2001. The trail connects this hallowed ground to the Pentagon Memorial in Virginia and the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania, creating a 1,500+ mile network of remembrance.
Whether you arrive by ferry from Liberty State Park or cycle down the Hudson River Greenway, your journey culminates at the twin reflecting pools where the towers once stood—a place of reflection, remembrance, and resilience.
Trail Map
The New York section of the 9/11 Trail focuses on the World Trade Center Memorial and Hudson River Greenway in Manhattan.
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Trail Access Points
Liberty State Park
Jersey City, NJWhile technically in New Jersey, Liberty State Park serves as the gateway to New York City. From here, ferries depart for the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Lower Manhattan, offering stunning views of the World Trade Center site across the harbor.
Key Highlights
- Statue of Liberty views
- Ellis Island access
- Manhattan skyline panorama
- Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
NY Waterway Ferry
Hudson River CrossingNY Waterway ferries provide direct service from Liberty State Park and Hoboken to Lower Manhattan. The ferry ride offers a unique perspective of the New York Harbor and the World Trade Center site.
Key Highlights
- Direct service to World Financial Center
- Bike-friendly ferries
- Harbor views during crossing
- Multiple departure points
Hudson River Greenway
Manhattan's West SideManhattan's Hudson River Greenway runs along the entire west side of the island, providing car-free cycling from Battery Park to the George Washington Bridge. This is the most-used bikeway in the United States.
Key Highlights
- Battery Park start/end point
- Views of Hudson River
- Chelsea Piers
- High Line access points
World Trade Center Site
Lower ManhattanThe journey along the 9/11 National Memorial Trail culminates at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The memorial features two massive reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original Twin Towers, with the names of nearly 3,000 victims inscribed in bronze.
Key Highlights
- North & South Memorial Pools
- 9/11 Memorial Museum
- Survivor Tree
- One World Observatory
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorates the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site. The memorial features two massive reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original Twin Towers, with the names of every victim inscribed in bronze around the edges.
Memorial Hours
Daily, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Museum Hours
Wed-Mon, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Memorial Admission
Free
Transit
WTC Cortlandt (1) or WTC (E)
Nearby Attractions
Extend your visit to explore other iconic New York landmarks.
One World Observatory
Views from the Western Hemisphere's tallest building
Statue of Liberty
Ferry access from Battery Park or Liberty State Park
Ellis Island
Immigration museum and historic site
Battery Park
Southern tip of Manhattan with harbor views
Brooklyn Bridge
Walk or bike across this iconic landmark
High Line
Elevated park on former railway
Complete Your Journey
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail connects three sites of national significance. Whether you start in New York or end here, every mile is a tribute to the heroes of September 11, 2001.