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9 free events take place in New York City on Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

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9 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, January 1, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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City Walk | All-in-One Downtown Tour

This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!

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10:00 am
Free plus $6.75...

City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour

Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.

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10:00 am
Free...

**Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour**

Museum Ambassador Asia Tail gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition

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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Happy New Year's Day Hike

Explore the north end of Manhattan along the Great Saunter Path. Visit Inwood Hill and Highbridge Parks. Welcome the New Year’s by walking the shores, parks of upper Manhattan. See hills, great wild parks, historical sites, shoreline on the Harlem River.

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12:00 pm
$3

Park Walk | “Views from the Past” Tour

As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.

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12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | New Year's Day-Hangover Tour

Inside the Former U.S. Customs House. Tour this beautiful Beaux Arts 1907 building designed by Cass Gilbert in 1907. Admire the different marbles, bronze chandeliers and the 1937 murals by Reginald Marsh.

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1:00 pm
$15...

Tour | US Customs House Building Tour

Museum Ambassador Yvonne provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.

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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour

You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.

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2:00 pm
Free...