Empty Sky Memorial, Jersey City

Name: Empty Sky Memorial
Address: Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, 07305, United States
Telephone: +1 732 859 3700

#4 among attractions in Jersey City

Top attraction, Monuments and statues, Memorial site

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Facts and practical information

Empty Sky is the official New Jersey September 11 memorial to the state's victims of the September 11 attacks on the United States. It is located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City at the mouth of Hudson River across from the World Trade Center site. Designed by Jessica Jamroz and Frederic Schwartz, it was dedicated on Saturday, September 10, 2011, a day before the tenth anniversary of the attacks. ()

Coordinates: 40°42'30"N, 74°2'6"W

Address

Audrey Zapp DrLiberty State ParkJersey City 07305 United States

Contact

+1 732 859 3700

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Day trips

Empty Sky Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brookfield Place, Castle Clinton, Liberty State Park, Museum of Jewish Heritage.

1.1 miE
Center with shopping, dining and events
Brookfield Place, New York City
28 min walk • Brookfield Place, nestled in the heart of New York City, is a premier shopping and dining destination that offers a unique blend of luxury and convenience. This upscale shopping center, located in the bustling area of Lower Manhattan, is a beacon of modern architecture...
1 miE
Historic fort with small museum
Castle Clinton, New York City
26 min walk • Castle Clinton stands as a historical fortress and a welcoming landmark in the heart of New York City's Battery Park. Built just before the War of 1812, Castle Clinton was originally an island fortification named Castle Garden, intended to defend New York Harbor.
0.8 miW
Park
Liberty State Park, Jersey City
21 min walk • Liberty State Park is a serene oasis nestled in the bustling urban landscape of Jersey City, New Jersey. This expansive green space offers visitors a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views of the iconic New York City skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.
0.9 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York City
22 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of New York City's cultural institutions, the Museum of Jewish Heritage stands as a poignant testament to the resilience and perseverance of Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
1.1 miE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
SeaGlass Carousel, New York City
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~1380 ftN
Park
Colgate Clock, Jersey City
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1.1 miE
Performing arts, Art gallery, Event space
Winter Garden Atrium, New York City
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0.9 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Skyscraper Museum, New York City
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1 miE
Harbor
Battery Park City, New York City
25 min walk • Battery Park City is a mainly residential 92-acre planned community and neighborhood on the west side of the southern tip of the island of Manhattan in New York City.
0.9 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Headroom LGBTQ+ Lounge, Jersey City
23 min walk • Headroom LGBTQ+ Lounge, also called simply Headroom, was a short-lived gay bar in Jersey City, New Jersey. It operated for six months, from November 2020 to May 2021.
1 miE
Ship, Boat tours, Outdoor activities
Shearwater, New York City
25 min walk • The Shearwater is an 81.5-foot wooden schooner docked in Lower Manhattan in New York City in the U.S. state of New York. The schooner was designed by Theodore Donald Wells and built by the Rice Brothers Corporation in East Boothbay, Maine in 1929.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Empty Sky Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Colgate Clock, Jersey City (7 min walk), Liberty Towers, Jersey City (9 min walk), Greene Hook, Jersey City (12 min walk), 99 Hudson Street, Jersey City (13 min walk).

How to get to Empty Sky Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Empty Sky Memorial:

Ferry

Liberty State Park • Lines: Sc-Nj (2 min walk)
Liberty Harbor (8 min walk)

Light rail

Essex Street • Lines: Hblr (9 min walk)
Exchange Place • Lines: Hblr (14 min walk)

Metro

Exchange Place • Lines: Hob–Wtc, Nwk–Wtc (16 min walk)
Grove Street • Lines: Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB, Nwk–Wtc (22 min walk)

Bus

Greenwich Street at Battery Place • Lines: 120 (28 min walk)
Broadway & Battery Place • Lines: 120 (29 min walk)