9-11 Memorial

The 9/11 Memorial in Indianapolis gives visitors the chance to see and touch two beams from the Twin Towers. The memorial allows you to sit on several granite benches that are copies of the ones from the World Trade Center plaza. You can also learn more about the memorial by reading the information on the granite walls.

Parking and public transportation at the 9/11 Memorial
Parking is available at garages and meters in downtown Indianapolis. Several IndyGo bus routes can take you to the memorial.

Best and worst time to go to the 9/11 Memorial
The memorial is completely outdoors and does not have any type of shelter. You want to avoid visiting the 9/11 Memorial on rainy days because granite benches can be slippery if they are wet.

Admission to 9/11 Memorial
Admission is free.

Must see/do at the 9/11 Memorial
You can touch and photograph the two beams from the Twin Towers. You can also sit on the replica granite benches from the World Trade Center plaza. The granite walls at the memorial offer important inscriptions about the event and honor the victims.

Other places to visit near the 9/11 Memorial
The 9/11 Memorial is located near the Educated Sandwich restaurant. It offers a large selection of sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads. Loughmillers Pub & Eatery is another option for hungry visitors who may want to try the pepper-jack stuffed pretzels or skillet burgers. Osteria Pronto is also a popular choice among visitors who want Italian food but need gluten-free dishes.

Insider tip for visitors to the 9/11 Memorial
You do not want to miss the chance to photograph the bronze sculpture of a bald eagle at the memorial.

Author's bio: Lana Bandoim is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Indianapolis. Her work has been published on websites ranging from Examiner to Technorati.