The last living thing pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center still stands in New York City today.⁠ ⁠ Known as the 9/11 Survivor Tree, this resilient Callery pear tree was discovered at Ground Zero in October 2001 with snapped roots and burned, broken branches — but it was still alive. After being carefully rehabilitated, it returned to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in 2010, where it remains today as a powerful, living symbol of resilience, survival, and rebirth.⁠ ⁠ How to find the Survivor Tree: If you are visiting the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan, the tree is located just steps away from the South Tower Memorial Pool (between the South Pool and the Museum entrance). It stands out uniquely from the surrounding swamp white oak trees.⁠ ⁠ Today, it is one of the most moving NYC attractions and things to do in Manhattan. Visitors can leave handwritten messages of hope and remembrance around the tree.⁠ ⁠ 📍9/11 Memorial, Lower Manhattan⁠ ⁠ Video by @tonialexandxr⁠ ⁠ #mysecretnyc ...