James Cairns

Having seen the original site in 2007 of The World Trade Center, One World Trade Center was just starting to be made, I believe.

Seeing what they have done with the area,

9/11 Memorial
One World Trade Center

Serves as a very emotional tribute. My visit in 2007. Left me very emotional as an American citizen now. That connection has grown.

I take so much from both visits and still in disbelief as to what occurred that day. Something you just can’t believe could have occurred.

As I walked around the 9/11 Memorial. I saw some aspects from my original tour in 2007 and showing my Son how as Americans especially New Yorkers, pulled together.

I get a great sense from people I talk too and the lasting effect too this day it holds on us all.

I get so emotional on my right wrist/arm I have 3 rubber bands all for 9/11. WTC tour from 2007 and two from my visit this time in 2023.

New York has done well in gaining so much back from that day, but know it was felt the world over.

If you visit New York City, you’ll not be disappointed in your visit to the area.

Thank You for having us and for the insight and allowing us to see and re live in a way.

Added pictures

Eleven Tears Memorial
Eleven Tears
200 Vesey Street
American Express Tower, Three World Financial Center
(at West Street)
New York, N.Y. 10004

American Express tribute to the 11 American Express employees who lost their lives to the attack.

I saw this in 2007 and forgot the name and certain details. So glad I found it and thank you to Phillip for letting me see the memorial again.

Liberty State Park
(to leave here for Statue of Liberty)

This seems to be less busy than Battery Park Ferry(you see this upon returning to Liberty State Park)

As you head towards security checkpoint before catching the ferry towards the Statue of Liberty, you’ll come across the New York and New Jersey’s abandoned station, giving us an insight into the industrial past of the ferries and trains that served at this terminal. The once burgeoning abandoned Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in Liberty State Park.

Now serving as a pivotal connection to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, we see a part of history that is not completely forgotten and can still serve as a connection towards Liberty and Ellis island.

Parking is adjacent to the ferry port and seems plenty of spots, if you haven’t purchased a ticket ahead of your visit (crown reserve and pedestal access) you need a booking as gets busy.

Staff are super helpful and I was in awe as much at Liberty State Park as I was at Liberty Island.

Thank You to Liberty State Park for setting to me what would become a visit to Liberty Island, I dreamed of for so long.

Side Note - Empty Sky Memorial is here, wow

The Rockefeller Center

This one for me was a chance to get some more awesome pictures of New York City.

“Top of The Rock” certainly delivered

My Son and I visited the store and surrounding building prior to our visit. To be honest I only knew of the center due to the views that are not attainable from the Empire State Building,

Both buildings compliment each other, in some case you see what you couldn’t from the Empire State Building. If that sounds right.

Like all great things in New York you only find out more once you visit. The Rockefeller Center offers a lot more than just the views. Find dining, fashion.

If I return I’d take the tour as a way to be informed more.

We loved our visit and no complaints.

Security checkpoint experience was fast and to reach “The Top of The Rock” was certainly worth our visit and the reaction from me and my Son, all smiles.

Thank you too all

This visit was a quick visit, we bought some bottles of water and took a quick break here.

In amongst all the traffic and people this park was quite remarkable and we enjoyed our little time here.

We paid a visit to the “Brooklyn Bridge” prior to visiting the park.

Nice

Nice to kinda see it up front. Stood easily an hour. Repeatedly people just walked past the line and took their pictures. 😡😡😡 I threw my Son in and got some.