Ultimate NYC Bucket List: 50 Must-Do Activities for 2025

[@petermgruhn]

13:52 - Pops!

[@danalmont8340]

As a New Yorker, this video gets an A+. Fantastic. You hit most of what I’d include and a lot of things I didn’t even know about. I’d add the NY Aquarium and Yankee Stadium maybe. But well done.

[@rhondaz356]

We are going to NYC in late Spring. Thank you, SO MUCH. This is such a FANtastic compilation of activities we can pursue, and/or sites to visit. I am so excited, Josh. 🏡🙏🏻🎊💙💚👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rvcruising]

Awesome video! Love NYC so much. A few things for next time: Bryant Park, Grand Central Market and also The Campbell at Grand Central, the rooftop bar at the Met, the Whitney, the Frick Collection, the Cloisters, … and more. Always more to do in NYC!❤

[@Smallbusiness0007]

you deserve more views man!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Appreciate that!

[@anthonyhartzog8391]

I was in New York in November 2024. The Vessel had just reopened two weeks prior to my visit. Some of the upper level parts on the inside were still closed off but we still got to go inside.

[@LindaSolis-b9s]

Wow!! I have cousins in NYC and don't get out to visit as often as I would like. But I have only seen a handful of these awesome museums! You could spend a month going to a different one each day and still not see it all. Amazing- thank you!

[@steveschwartz6138]

Great job on the video. Very comprehensive recommendations. The Museum of Illusions and the Met Cloisters are 2 personal recommendations I would add.

[@wanderlust62]

What an awesome review, if that doesn't get me into NYC, nothing will! (The speed was fine.) Thanks for selecting iconic and unusual places in the shopping part, I don't do much of that, but would enjoy several of those places. You covered it all, loved it!

[@barbarabladen8963]

Watched it twice and took notes! Thanks! Lots of great information!

[@johnwren3976]

Jane's Carousel is from the old Idora Park (1899-1984) in Youngstown, Ohio. Generations of our family have ridden the carousel in its original location. A beautiful restoration and perfect setting in NYC.❤

[@harleyatc956]

Yankee Stadium should definitely be in your Top 50.

[@VL-gs2wr]

Really well done!

[@kindredspiritbaseballmom7913]

Very well done video! You covered all aspects of NYC perfectly and many were new to me that I had never seen before.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@DyanK614]

Wow- you definitely did a lot in a summer. I think it would take me a year to see all of these amazing places. I agree the 911 memorial and museum is so well done and so moving.

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha yea we did as much as possible when we were there for sure!

[@bridgetoconnor7229]

What a great video. I live just outside of NY and have visited it countless times, but this video highlights places I've never even heard of. Now I've more places to visit! Thanks so much!!

[@ThroughMyLens]

That is awesome that you found some new places to explore!

[@miriammitchell9677]

Thank you for taking the time to do this and all your videos. NYC is on my bucket list.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I am so glad you found it helpful!

[@lohphat]

I'd add The Museum of the Moving Image in Brooklyn with a permanent Jim Henson exhibit.

[@Destinations2see]

Will have to save that for later, thanks for sharing 💫 greetings from 🇨🇭

[@AbrahamsYTC]

😬 will come back to this when I eventually have to go there. Not a fan of NYC but appreciate the variety of places to see if I do go lol

[@slighwentwalking2025]

That really was so much to see, and I'm sure that there were things that you didn't make the edit. I grew up in London, but I'm no longer a fan of big cities or crowds. I guess when you travel as much as you do. It doesn't bother you as much. You just move on to the next location.

[@cindywestlake6278]

We cant wait to go to NYC! Awesome tips!

[@ThroughMyLens]

So glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you have a great time in the city!

[@cindywestlake6278]

@ThroughMyLens Thank you Josh!!!!! We appreciate you

[@jLutraveling]

Great Video. B&H photo would be a good place to to browse.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Oh man, I meant to include that (I even got clips) but I forgot haha

[@susanf.3362]

Well now I want to go to NYC.

[@ThroughMyLens]

It is an amazing city

[@pavelow235]

Pass on Coney Island.

[@Deech-g9o]

You forgot about the best observation deck, Edge

[@cindywestlake6278]

Josh, i didnt hear you mention Fraunces Tavern, is it somewhere you wouldn't recommend?

[@violetbf3773]

Realistically speaking, around how many day would I need to visit all attractions, or a least the main ones? 😊 Thank you, Josh. Another great video 🙌🏽

[@ThroughMyLens]

I loved my time in the city and wish I had more time to explore. If you do a lot then you could do most of the main things in probably 3-4 days, but a week would be a better way to do it if that is possible, just so you can slow down a little haha

[@violetbf3773]

@@ThroughMyLensthank you, Josh. I’m gifting myself a trip to New York for my birthday 🙌🏽

[@Mike_Greentea]

13:51 I spy your pops

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha yep!

[@chetthebee1322]

Make sure to ride the subway!

[@ThroughMyLens]

The subway works so well to get around the city for sure

[@chetthebee1322]

@ThroughMyLens Good luck

[@petermgruhn]

The thing is, though, I have a generic suburban mall ten minutes away where I can buy Five Below, Vans, and Ugg. WHY ON EARTH would I want to deal with New York City to buy mall sneakers?

[@danalmont8340]

Enjoy your mall.

[@crazylarry1959]

HELLO JOSH AS YOU KNOW IM FROM NY AND STILL LIVE HERE ON LONG ISLAND .I WAS AMAZED TO SEE HOW MUCH I HAD DONE CONSIDERING MOST NEW YORKERS USUALLY NEVER GET TO SEE THOSE PLACES .THE TOURISTS USUALLY ALWAYS SEE MORE ANYWAY GREAT VLOG I ALWAYS LOVE EVERYTHING YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FATHER DO .HE'S GOING TO LOVE THAT ONE

[@ThroughMyLens]

That is so awesome that you have done so much! New York is an incredible city and I would love to go back!

[@brianbogholtz9485]

Just a suggestion: I had to watch this video at .75 speed because you're talking so fast and blending the voiceover into one long uninterrupted paragraph. It is difficult to focus on the information when I have to pause and rewatch segments. Love the channel though! ❤🗽

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll make sure to slow down the pace a bit in future videos.

[@hanochkurian5933]

You from UK?

[@floridatrader1027]

I would NOT step foot in woke New York or California

[@danalmont8340]

Good.