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Ground Zero · Disaster Dark Tourism

Site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks featuring memorial pools, the Survivor Tree, and a comprehensive museum. It stands as a tribute to victims and resilience, with tribute tours that honor the memory of the events and aftermath.

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Best season: Year-round
Difficulty: 10
Region: USA, New York

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Crowds gather amidst trees by the World Trade Center Station, New York City, capturing the modern architecture by Santiago Calatrava.

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A single red rose placed on the 9/11 Memorial with names engraved, symbolizing remembrance.

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Zadra — hybrid horror in hyperdrive. From the moment you crest the 62.8 m lift, Zadra drops you into a flawless 90° plunge before tearing through a Zero‑G stall, double Zero‑G roll, and razor-sharp transitions—all at 121 km/h. With relentless pacing and over 1.3 km of I‑Box track, it's Europe’s apex RMC beast. Type: Hybrid Coaster (RMC I‑Box Track) Opened: 22 August 2019 Height: 62.8 m | Drop: 90° Length: 1,316 m Top Speed: 121 km/h Inversions: 3 (Zero‑G Stall, 2 Zero‑G Rolls) Duration: ~1:50 min G‑Force: ~4 g Trains: 2 trains with 6 cars (2 × 2 riders) Capacity: ~1,050 riders/hou

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Close-up of a discarded can and trash in the underbrush, highlighting urban waste in nature.

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American flag at the 9/11 Memorial in NYC, symbolizing remembrance and patriotism.

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American flag displayed on a memorial at dusk in New York City, symbolizing remembrance and tribute.

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A bouquet on engraved names at the illuminated 9/11 Memorial in NYC.

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A white rose placed on the 9/11 Memorial, capturing a somber tribute in New York City.

Photo by Owen Barker

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A white rose placed on the 9/11 Memorial in New York City symbolizing love and remembrance.

Photo by Clive Kim

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