Family Friendly 3-Day Itinerary in New York City

Day 1: Central Park Exploration

New York City, USA

9:00AM

Breakfast at The Loeb Boathouse

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at The Loeb Boathouse in Central Park, offering beautiful views of the lake. Try their famous pancakes!
$$, 1 hour

10:30AM

Explore Central Park

Spend the day exploring Central Park, visit the Central Park Zoo, rent a rowboat at the lake, and have a picnic on the Great Lawn.
$, 4 hours

3:00PM

Lunch at Tavern on the Green

Enjoy a family-friendly lunch at Tavern on the Green, a historic restaurant in Central Park known for its charming atmosphere.
$$$, 1.5 hours

5:00PM

Visit Times Square

Head to Times Square in the evening to experience the bright lights, Broadway theaters, and bustling atmosphere. Perfect for a family stroll.
$, 2 hours

7:30PM

Dinner at Junior's Restaurant

Indulge in some classic New York cheesecake and comfort food at Junior's Restaurant in Times Square.
$$, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Statue of Liberty & One World Observatory

New York City, USA

8:00AM

Breakfast at Battery Gardens

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Battery Gardens overlooking the Statue of Liberty.
$$, 1 hour

9:00AM

Visit Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Spend the day visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, learning about the history of immigration in the United States.
$$, 6 hours

3:00PM

One World Observatory

Head to One World Observatory to get panoramic views of the city from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
$$, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Eataly Downtown

Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner at Eataly Downtown, offering a variety of food options for the whole family.
$$, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Museum Day & Brooklyn Exploration

New York City, USA

9:30AM

Breakfast at Sarabeth's

Start your day with a cozy breakfast at Sarabeth's before heading to the American Museum of Natural History.
$$, 1 hour

10:30AM

American Museum of Natural History

Spend the day exploring the exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History, perfect for all ages with its dinosaur fossils and planetarium.
$, 5 hours

4:30PM

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge

Take a leisurely walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, enjoying the views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn waterfront.
$, 1.5 hours

6:30PM

Explore DUMBO

End your day in DUMBO, Brooklyn, known for its cobblestone streets, art galleries, and breathtaking views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
$, 2 hours

8:30PM

Dinner at Juliana's Pizza

Indulge in some authentic New York-style pizza at Juliana's, a family-friendly pizzeria in DUMBO.
$, 1.5 hours
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