Best places: Historical landmarks in Carteret, United States

Reflecting pools honoring those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks & 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Former lighthouse featuring 2 beacons, with tower climbs, exhibits & panoramic ocean & harbor views.

Forested park home to WWII-era bunkers, popular for 14 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.

Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

👍👍 Arrived here after daylight savings and I must say hung around until it was dark and the views are amazing. The restaurant with its ambiance, food and drinks made a nice weekend wonderful. ( NY strip steak and the salmon cooked to perfection. Strawberry sangria and Amsterdam, Manhattan were deliciou...

👍👍 Great landmark remembering the events from September 11th. It has a firefighter statues and steak pieces form one of the towers. It’s incredible to see how much distraction occurred when you look at the best steel beams. It’s a sad day in America’s history. This monument stands to remind us of those...

Marble triumphal arch, dedicated in 1895, with statues of George Washington added in the 1910s.

Home & laboratory of American inventor & manufacturer features historical artifacts & archives.

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

From 1892 to 1924, this site was the main gateway to the U.S. & admitted over 12 million immigrants.

👍👍 Had a early morning visit! We truly enjoyed ourselves. The weather was perfect for a morning walk and as a homeschool mom we got some lessons in!

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

Once a Revolutionary War battlefield, this sprawling, 478-acre cemetery is home to notable figures.

Tranquil arboretum with over 5 acres of formal gardens, a greenhouse & a 19th-century estate.

Family-owned shop offering high-end smoked fish, caviar & New York-style specialty foods since 1914.

From 1794 to 1966, the US Army was found on Governors Island which is now a National monument.

Part of Times Square, this bustling triangle features statues of Francis Duffy & George M. Cohan.

👍👍 It took everything in me to visit this area. I literally had to get my nerves under control. I'm quite happy I decided to return with my husband by my side. The last time I visited the World Trade Center was days after the buildings fell and the smell still haunts me. Returning here gives everyone...