About World Trade Center
New York City is known by several other aliases – the Big Apple, the City that Never Sleeps, and the City of Skyscrapers. While some of New York City’s other names require some degree of explanation, its City of Skyscrapers moniker speaks for itself. NYC's skyline is chock full of some of the tallest buildings in the world, from the Empire State Building to the structures that comprise the rebuilt World Trade Center.
In the wake of the tragic September 11th terrorist attacks, thousands of lives were lost and millions more were irreversibly altered. The citizens of New York City were hit the hardest that day. Nevertheless, those who survived the tragedy chose to persevere, commemorate the fallen, and rebuild what was lost. As of this writing, the rebuilt World Trade Center is nearly complete. Structures like the One World Trade Center stand where the Twin Towers once stood, showing that the citizens of New York City will rise from the ashes of any crises that they face with the grace and resolve of a phoenix.
Things to Do Near World Trade Center
The modern-day version of the World Trade Center isn’t just a business hub. It’s also a memorial for the thousands of lives that were lost more than a decade ago. With every passing year, more statues and monuments are erected to honor the dearly departed. However, just as many monuments that honor the bravery of New York City’s citizens, first responders, police officers, and firefighters are built here as well. There’s no two ways around it – visiting the new World Trade Center can be a harrowing experience. But it can also heighten one’s sense of empathy and community with their fellow human beings. Bounce recommends that you visit the following:
- Get a top-down view of New York City from the One World Observatory
- Spend some time with your loved ones at the Silverstein Family Park
- Travel to the Brookfield Place shopping mall
- Admire the many works of art at the Winter Garden
- Head over to The Oculus, a terminal station and an artistic monument
- Grab a bite to eat and something to drink at Le District
- Watch the World Trade Center light up like a Christmas Tree during the night
- Expand your empathy at the Museum of Feelings
- Pay homage to the lives lost during the Great Irish Famine at the Irish Hunger Memorial
- Pay your respects to New York City’s dearly departed peace officers at the New York City Police Memorial
- Commemorate the firefighters who sacrificed their lives on September 11th at the FDNY Memorial Wall
- Visit St Joseph's Chapel Catholic Memorial, located directly at Ground Zero
- Honor those who tragically lost their lives at the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
Transit Options Near World Trade Center
You’ll find a bevy of transportation options that will take you to the World Trade Center. The following three options are some of the most efficient and affordable:
● Subway: 3, E, R, W
● Train: PATH
● Bus: BXM18, M20, QM11, X27
Luggage Storage Near World Trade Center
New York City is called the City that Never Sleeps because there’s always something happening within its borders. Because of this, there’s never a period where New York City isn’t bustling with people. As of 2018, NYC's population has reached the 8.4 million mark. The entire state of New York is one of America’s most frequently visited cities. Suffice it to say that you won’t be the only person, family, or group of travelers who’ll be visiting NYC. It’s also considered taboo in America to bring your luggage to memorials and museums. In fact, many locales at the World Trade Center won’t allow you to enter if you’re carrying around too many things. Bounce can take care of your stuff during your trip to the World Trade Center. Download the app and book storage nearby.
Luggage Storage Options Near World Trade Center
- Liberty Park: This sprawling public park is located on 155 Cedar St. Several monuments are located within Liberty Park, such as the Sphere, a sculpture made from metal that was salvaged from the old World Trade Center. One of our Bounce partners is located nearby.
- St. Nicholas National Shrine: While this Greek Orthodox style church is still under construction, you can visit it on 130 Liberty St. When the St. Nicholas National Shrine is complete, it will serve as a community gathering center, as well as a religious center.
- Manhattan Waterfront Greenway: This spacious, iconic area is perfect for long jogs and even longer walks. Also known as the Hudson River Waterfront Gateway, you can find this locale on New York State Reference Rte 907V.
- St. Paul’s Chapel: This Episcopal church can be found on 209 Broadway, New York. First opened in 1766, St. Paul’s Chapel has become a staple of New York City culture. Use Bounce to secure your luggage before you visit.
- The Red Cube: Sculptor Isamu Noguchi created this Minimalist piece in 1968. You can admire it in person if you make your way to 140 Broadway.
- Century 21: This enormous, 220,000 square foot shopping center is located on 22 Cortlandt Street. Use Bounce to store your things, then visit this famous NYC landmark.
- Double Check: Sculptor John Seward Johnson II created this piece back in 1982. Johnson’s intent was to highlight how fixated we can become on what’s directly in front of us so that we forget about everything else around us. Since it was first installed, this statue has become a popular prop for photo ops.