9/11 Memorial in Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne, NJ is home to an incredible 9/11 memorial called "To the Struggle Against World Terrorism." This sculpture is 10 stories tall and was created by the Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The sculpture is usually referred to as the teardrop by local Bayonnites and was dedicated on September 11, 2006. The sculpture was given to the United States by the Russian government as an official gift and Russian President Vladimir Putin was even at the original groundbreaking ceremony. The memorial is situated right next to Bayonne's cruise port with a clear view of New York City and the Statue of Liberty. As a kid, my school class went on a field trip to visit this memorial when I was in 2nd grade and I remember being in awe of just how tall it is. This wonderful memorial is a hidden gem of Bayonne as it's somewhat out of the way, but it's definitely worth visiting.