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Empty Sky Memorial
Soak in Quiet Reflection
- 4.83.1k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
Empty Sky Memorial is a solemn, thoughtfully designed waterfront monument honoring the victims of 9/11, offering a reflective atmosphere and striking views of the Manhattan skyline. Visitors come for contemplative walks, photography, and to learn from the engraved names and interpretive features; expect calm crowds, accessible pathways, and poignant displays. It's a peaceful place to pause, remember, and take in both history and scenery.
Right now · 12:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 10 pm
- Outdoors
56°
Clear
- Feels
- 52°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 1pm
59° - 2pm60°
- 3pm60°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–10 PM
Where and how
- 1 Empty Sky Memorial
- 2 Ellis Island · 17 min
- 3 Liberty State Park · 20 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 3.1k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Scenic views
- Waterfront
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Historic
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Colgate Center
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses until 2 pm.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesUntil 2 pm