Morning: Rent bikes or take a stroll in Central Park. Visit the Central Park Zoo to see some exotic animals.
Afternoon: Head over to the American Museum of Natural History to learn about animals, take a dinosaur exhibit tour and go for a planetarium show.
Evening: Take a walk to Times Square for an early dinner. Catch a matinee show on Broadway at one of the family-friendly theaters and call it a day.
Day 2: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Morning: Start your morning by catching the early ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Get your tickets early and start your tour amid less crowd.
Afternoon: Take your time at the sights and learn about America's history at Liberty Island, and take a walk around Ellis Island where the immigrants must have felt a blend of emotions upon arrival.
Evening: Before heading back to Manhattan, stop by Joe's Pizza in downtown Manhattan and have some delicious NY-style pizza.
Day 3: Met And Empire State Building
Morning: Start your day at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Visit the collections featured from Ancient Egypt to Greece. Kids can enjoy the interactive programs throughout the museum.
Afternoon: After lunch, embark on an elevator to the Empire State Building to see the magnificent view of the city from the top.
Evening: Walk around the Bryant Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the city, with a snack from a local vendor. End the night with a family-friendly movie night on the lawn.