Memorial Groves and Allee

Trees line both side of the Allee from the back of the Visitor Center to the Memorial Plaza.

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Quick Facts

Location:

Connects the Visitor Center to the Memorial Plaza.

Significance:

Design feature

Designation:

National Memorial

Amenities

1 listed

Benches/Seating

The Allée is a 1.2-mile tree-lined pathway connecting the Visitor Center Complex to Memorial Plaza. This circle of embrace defines the landscape and monumental scale of the area. Lined with Red Sunset maple trees (Acer rubrum), this formal trail brings visitors on a gentle descent to the focal point, the crash site, and the debris field.

Located between the Allée and Ring Road, the Memorial Groves radiate along this curving landform. The Memorial Groves, which honor the passengers and crew members, are planted with various tree species. The Allée concludes after crossing wetlands via a pedestrian bridge near Memorial Plaza.

Duration:

1 minute, 47 seconds

40 groves of 40 trees that memorialize the 40 crew members and passengers.