New York City is a sprawling and dense metropolis. It is literally bursting with activities, landmarks, and sights to be seen by visitors. Staring at a long list of things to do in the city is likely to drive a simple tourist crazy. It is impossible to see everything in a single lifetime, let alone a single trip. It can seem like it requires a masters degree in logistics in order to see even the top attractions in one visit.
There is a much easier way to approach a visit to New York . Prioritize and economize. Using those two guides, it becomes very easy to figure out what to see and what to put off for a future trip.
The ability to prioritize should be the first skill applied. Ranking or rating attractions will quickly uncover an underlying theme to a specific visit. Some people favor historic sites while others want to focus on music, art, or food.
Next, think in terms of affordability. If enough attractions on the priority list are part of the New York Pass , then by all means use one to get discounted admission. If not, look into other ways to get discounted or free admission. It is possible to get discounts on pretty much everything in New York — even sold out Broadway shows release same day tickets at reduced prices. Make a rule to only do things if there is a discount or free option. That will quickly eliminate many other things from the list.
The result will be a manageable itinerary of sites and attractions that are both important and affordable. What could be easier than that?