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You could do Liberty Science and Statue of liberty. Great city views. Good lunch place on an old boat right near by as I recall. Great views of the city. I'd go to Sandy Hook if they want to see the Atlantic Ocean.
A 3 year old will tire out fairly quickly. Van Saun park/zoo with it's train ride is a perfect escape, especially with nice weather. The Paramus Children's museum is, meh. LSC is not for everyone IMO and likely your 6 yr old would prefer that experience. The NY museums mentioned are very cool BUT I've been with my kids to the Intrepid and MoNH and an hour later we were all beat, kids were hungry/cranky. Both the Big Apple Circus circus and Barnum and Bailey(IZOD) are in town. I took my 4 and 6 year old kids and they loved it but it was $$$ ($10-$12 for cotton candy!).
Or just go and walk Central Park, ride on a horse and carriage thru the park, go to the CP zoo, buy a hot dog, go to FAO Schwartz and then to the Plaza... and make a day of it! Coming from TX they will appreciate that experience and talk about it for weeks.
Don't forget the USS Ling, the Von Steuben House in River Edge, or a hike along the Palisades off the Edgewater Boat Basins. For the latter, bring a small ball to kick around or a wiffle ball and bat. 'Beach combing' along one of the sandy areas by the water was always fun for me, and you never knew what you would turn up. Feeding ducks (if they still allow it) at the Ridgewood duck pond is always a pleasant experience. I can recall touring the water treatment plant in either Little Ferry or Oradell many years ago, not sure if they still offer that. Teterboro Airport (NJ Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum) sporadically offers tours too. Check phone listings and see what you can find. Best of luck to you.
My kids enjoyed both museums, and the falls. The Ballantine House kind of creeped them out,lol, but I liked it.
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