The best things to do on New Year’s Day in NYC

Would you believe us if we told you a dip in the Atlantic is great for a hangover? Even if you don’t buy it, cheering those brave—or crazy—enough to take the plunge will stir you from your stupor. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club’s annual New Year’s Day Swim invites hundreds of swimmers (without the benefit of blubber, underfur or guard hairs) to venture out into the ocean. All that’s required to take part in this brisk tradition are warm clothes, sneakers you don’t mind ruining (or surf boots, if you’ve got them) and the fortitude to actually go through with it. Membership is not required, but if you’re planning on taking the plunge, help the organization raise funds for Camp Sunshine, a charity that supports children (and their families) who have life-threatening illnesses. Meet on the Boardwalk at Stillwell Ave, Coney Island, Brooklyn. Suggested donation $40.

If your New Year’s resolution is to focus on self-care, take a tropical vacay in Bushwick! (Yes, really.) Let The dance music, free massages, detox elixirs and the steamy hot tub at this all-day bash rejuvenate your soul.

Here’s proof that the party doesn’t stop on NYE. Bust a move with your fellow New Year revelers as DJs Cosi, Herbert Holler and Marc Smooth spin the most groove-worthy hits, from the Temptations and Diana Ross to NAS and Beyoncé.

Chances are your attention will be shorter than normal today, which is just fine: This 43th anniversary of the 12-hour literary soiree features bite-size readings and performances by around 150 poets, dancers and musicians.

Fellas, say good morning to 2017 by getting down and grinding through the pains of last year with tunes provided by DJs Ben Baker and Mauro Mozart.