Determine your budget. This will help you decide what types of activities and sights you should pursue.
Research the experiences that are most of interest to you using the Internet and New York City travel guides. Websites such as NYCgo.com offer extensive resources and planning tools to guide your itinerary. Mark the attractions of interest to you on your map of the city.
Use the map to plan your days geographically. Keeping your planned activities within a certain part of the city will cut down on travel time and transportation costs. For example, downtown you will find Wall Street, the Staten Island Ferry and the Statue of Liberty while Midtown is home to the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center and the Empire State Building.
Take a guided tour. New York City offers a plethora of guided tours for any budget from free walking tours to helicopter flights over the city. Plan according to your budget and interests.
