It has a beautiful view of lower Manhattan from across the waters here on the north shore of Staten Island. During the anniversary of September 11th, you have a unique view of the light towers projected to form the World Trade Center site.

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The official name of the Staten Island Memorial, is, Esplanade & Postcards September 11th Memorial

Dedicated on the third anniversary of the attack in 2004, the memorial features two fiberglass structures resembling postcards, perhaps being sent to lost loved ones. The memorial honors each victim with a profile on a granite plaque listing their name, birth date, and place of work at the time of the attack. This was the first major 9/11 memorial to be completed within New York City and frames the location across the water where the towers once stood.

Source: Visit Staten Island

Directions

• Take public transportation to the Staten Island Ferry (free ride for all commuters) and walk to the right following the water line.