Casey Neistat Reveals His Favorite Places in New York City

YouTuber, filmmaker and marathon runner Casey Neistat puts his life on the map in this New York City-focused episode of Meaningful Places. From the streets where he and his brother Van made their first films to the places that shaped his love of running and his relationship with his wife Candice, Casey revisits the NYC landmarks and hidden gems that have defined his life, including the spot he calls “the beating heart” of his time in the city. Tracing the route of his favorite—and what he calls “the meanest”—marathon in the world, Casey reveals how a motorcycle accident and a doctor’s warning that he might never run again sparked his passion for running. From there, he found his place with New York Road Runners, the nonprofit behind the TCS New York City Marathon and the Queens 10K where he ran his first race. Along the way, he recalls his first NYC apartment—so small his futon could only unfold into “a taco”—how running helped him make his biggest decisions, and the uncertainty of his early days with Candice, offering some hilariously questionable relationship advice. From the toughest stretch of the NYC Marathon to a hidden corner of Central Park where his kids believe fairies live, Casey traces his personal map through streets shared by millions. 0:00 Casey Neistat's Most Meaningful Places 0:23 First NYC Apartment 1:03 The Early Films 1:51 Best Running Spots 2:58 Marathon Memories 4:10 New Discoveries 4:44 The Happy Place 5:58 Memories with Candice 6:57 Why He Runs 7:53 The Marathon Route Subscribe to Travel + Leisure on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@travelandleisure?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT Website: https://www.travelandleisure.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelandleisure Instagram: instagram.com/travelandleisure TikTok: tiktok.com/@travelandleisuremag T+L is the preeminent voice for the sophisticated, insatiable traveler, serving up expert intelligence and the most immersive, inspiring travel lifestyle content anywhere. We capture the pure joy of discovering the pleasures the world has to offer—from art and design to shopping and style to food and wine. Whether the experience is in print or digital, T+L offers compelling reasons to get up and go. https://www.youtube.com/@travelandleisure