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Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, was leftneglected and crumblingfor decades.

But after a massive $100 million renovation, itreopened in 2023to an enthusiastic crowd that included Whoopi Goldberg.

She directed freedom-seekers up through New Jersey into states farther north and into Canada.)

Great Falls in Paterson, NJ during fall

Great Falls in Paterson, NJ is the second largest waterfalls on the East Coast.Credit:iShootPhotosLLC/Getty Images

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Atlantic CitysChicken Bone Beachis on the trail as well.

Hinchliffe Stadium in NJ

Sunset over Hinchliffe Stadium built in 1932 in Paterson, NJ.Courtesy of Hinchliffe Stadium

Exterior of Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey

Visitors attend the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey.Courtesy of The Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey

Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1950’s

An archival photo of Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1950’s showing segregation on the beach.George Marks/Getty Images