New York Videos
A Year in New York by Andrew Clancy
This is a really great video by Andrew Clancy. With the accompanying soundtrack, it really makes you want to be there! It just puts you in the mood to hop on a plane and jet over to the city of dreams, doesn’t it?
Casey Neistat’s New York City by Discover America
Casey Neistat is a famous Youtuber who is known for his creative videos. Here, he shows his relationship to New York in a beautiful short film. We really relate to this video (and you probably too) since we really found ourselves in a lot of his themes. We love this city and the video is a wonderful homage to New York City.
These are some of the spots that you will see – take a look at our insider tips, it will be worth your while:
- Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Bridge
- The Flatiron Building in the same district.
- The Staten Island Ferry: free of charge and a great opportunity to admire the Statue of Liberty and the southern tip of Manhattan from the water (learn more about the Staten Island Ferry). You will find additional budget-friendly tips in the “New York for free” edition.
- The beautiful One World Trade Center – the 6 most important facts about One World Trade Center are compiled for you here
- Pier 17, from where the famous yellow water taxi departs (here you will find everything about the New York water taxi)
- Evenings: Brooklyn Heights with wonderful views of the southern tip of Manhattan
#NYC by Piotr Wancerz / Timelapse Media
Piotr Wancerz created a timelapse video of New York from thousands of pictures. We really like this one as it’s very origional. We especially like the pictures of Central Park, how day turns into evening and finally night (starting at 0:50). Fantastic – the energy of the city is palpable!
These are several spots and tours featured in the video:
- the best 5 spots in Central Park
- Boat cruise around Manhattan (highly recommended!!!)
- Times Square (which is one of our Top 10 attractions in New York)
- Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Heights , as well as Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens, from which you have a great view across the East River towards Manhattan
New York City Time Lapse by Blueglaze LLC
Goosebump alert! This great video by the company Blueglaze LLC that shows you a number of spots in New York City that will look familiar to you. You will enjoy this video the most if you have been in NYC before!
The video includes the following attractions:
- Central Park with the Naumburg Bandshell Orchestra where many musical acts perform (the best 5 spots in Central Park)
- Grand Central Station – one of our spots in the “New York for free” series
- Downtown Manhattan Heliport, where we admired New York from above (comparison of all tours)
- Pier 17, from where the famous water taxi departs (everything about the New York water taxi)
- Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Bridge
- Some shots where taken from the water – see all boat cruises
- Evening: Brooklyn Heights with a superb view of the southern tip of Manhattan
- At the very end, the shot of “9/11 Tribute to Light”
NEW YORK : MANHATTAN : METROPOLIS by Fram Film | Natural Light
This video was sent to us by a fan. It was shot in 2013 and 2014 and is the perfect homage to the city. You get a great view of the city’s many skyscrapers in this one! In just 6 minutes, this video transports you to New York – the shots are truly phenomenal and evocative.
New York Timelapsed by James Ogle
Do you want to get lost in your daydreams of New York? Then I have a fantastic timelapse video by James Ogle for you! In 4 minutes, you will see many spots that I am sure you’ve been to yourself. Enjoy!
These are some of the attractions that are featured:
- Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point Park (great spot for photos!!!) -both are insider tips for New York!!!
- a great shot from the observation deck of the Empire State Building
- The New York Subway
- TKTS at Times Square – here you can buy tickets to musicals for up to 50% off regular prices (more about TKTS)
- Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Bridge
- Madison Square Garden – where you will find great concerts (go to New York concert calendar) and sporting events (we saw a New York Rangers ice hockey game there)
- Columbus Circle located at the southwestern tip of Central Park – a great place to shop! Shopping in New York – we will show you the best and most affordable stores!
- Union Square near 14th Street
- Grand Central Station – one of our spots in the “New York for free” series – the same applies to the Staten Island Ferry
- One of the most famous symbols of New York: the Statue of Liberty (our 5 best tips about the Statue of Liberty can be found here)
- The beautiful Flatiron building – plus there is a lot to see nearby: the Birreria rooftop bar and a Shake Shack location (Best Burger in Town!)
NYC by Kenia Seagull
It lasts only about a minute, but still manages to be full of impressions! The Video NYC by Kenia Seagull, shot in 2012 in New York, will take you back to the city that never sleeps. Fantastic!
Traveling: New York by Katharina Kahlcke
Katharina made a video of her visit to New York and sent us a copy. We find it sensational! This is one of the ones that makes me want to go back straight away.
Rumble and Sway by The Seventh Movement
Here is another great New York video recommendation. From sunrises over Manhattan to sunsets in Central Park – the shots in this one are incredible!
Have fun dreaming of New York!
Midtown by Drew Geraci (District 7 Media)
Midtown Manhattan is one of the areas of the city we really like. The Flatiron, Madison Square Park, great bars and pubs, etc. Drew Geraci has made a fitting timelape video that is a wonderful homage to midtown. What do you think? Fantastic, right?
Fall by Jamie Scott
Here we have another great video by Jamie Scott. What makes it so special? He set up his camera in 15 different spots in Central Park and took a picture every two days for 6 months to show how nature changes from summer to fall.
NEWYORK2012 by Lili Seidl
Lili sent us a fantastic video (with fantastic music!) that we definitely want to share with you. It was created during her visit in New York in 2012.
My name is Lili and I am a media designer from Berlin. I fell in love with New York at first glance. I love to travel and always have my camera with me to capture my trips.
Thanks so much for your video!
New York: Night and Day by Philip Stockton
Philip Stockton offers a soothing composition of various places in New York. The amazing video begins at day and ends showing the beauty of the city at night.
Steffen
I'm a true New York fan! Not only have I visited the city over 25 times but also have I spent several months here at a time. On my blog I show you the best and most beautiful spots of the city, so that you have a really good time! You can also find lots of insider tips in our New York travel guide. Also check out my hotel finder for New York!