9/11 Memorials Worth Visiting Across the U.S. and Beyond

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City is the most recognized site of remembrance, but it is not the only one.

Across the country and even abroad, communities have built meaningful memorials that honor the victims and heroes of 9/11.

Each one has its own design and atmosphere, offering travelers a chance to connect with history and reflection wherever they may be.

This traveler’s guide highlights meaningful memorials, what makes them special, and where to find them.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum │New York City

Twin reflecting pools sit where the towers once rose, bordered by bronze panels with victims’ names. Inside the museum, artifacts and stories make the experience deeply personal. Visitors often call it life-changing.

The Pentagon Memorial │Arlington, Virginia

One hundred eighty-four benches honor victims from the Pentagon and Flight 77. Each bench faces either toward or away from the building to show where that person was. They are arranged by age, from the youngest to the oldest.

Flight 93 National Memorial │Stoystown, Pennsylvania

On a quiet field in Pennsylvania, this memorial honors the 40 passengers and crew who stopped Flight 93. The Tower of Voices rises 93 feet tall with wind chimes that ring across the landscape as if their voices are still present.

Empty Sky Memorial │Jersey City, New Jersey

Twin walls match the width of the Twin Towers and bear the names of New Jersey victims. Aligned directly toward Lower Manhattan, the memorial creates a powerful sightline back to Ground Zero.