A pal and I were scheduled for a couple live music shows this holiday, and lamenting the loss of those and holiday parties in general, we decided to take stroll around the neighborhood — and beyond — and play Where’s Waldo with the holiday décor. It turned out to be the boost we both needed, especially since it ended with a beer outside. Here’s our route, but you all know your way around.

Starting at Citi HQ:
> south on Greenwich to the World Trade Center
> through the pools and past 4 WTC
> up the west stairs to Liberty Park
> down the east stairs across Liberty Street

We lingered a bit in Zuccotti Park, since there’s quite a light show on 127 Broadway.

The next stop was the Stock Exchange:
> past Trinity Church
> east on Wall
> nod to the NYSE and Fearless Girl (who was wearing a mask when we went by)
> east to Water, with a left to get to the Seaport

There’s lots of lights at the Seaport, starting with the tree and ending with a quick tour of Pier 17 (everything there requires reservations these days, FYI).

We then hoofed it straight back (well, sort of straight — City Hall Park was closed again) with a stop at The Rink at Brookfield to watch the skaters a bit, and a cruise through the Winter Garden to see the trees and warm up. Take a lap! So far I have been able to make a few reservations even last minute. (Pro tip: make sure you click on “book weekend + holiday skating.”)