Would you take a look round Binns, spend an hour of fun at the Mill House Leisure Centre trampolines, or watch Paul Dalton and the rest of the Pools team as they fought for promotion?
Would you grab a pint in the Grange, enjoy socialising in the latest town attraction Buzz and Zoom, or enjoy a Grapevine party.
Or how about heading to East Durham for a cuppa at Parisellas, or taking in the florists and other shops in Seaside Lane.
All this and more is in our look back to the 1990s. Take a look and see how many of these scenes you remember.
1. A town centre favourite
The Hartlepool Binns store was a favourite with shoppers but it closed its doors for the last time in June 1992. Were you a fan of the store? Photo: HM
2. All change in the town centre
There were many changes in Hartlepool's road systems in 1994. Who remembers when all of this work was going on in the area near where the bus station used to be? Photo: Hartlepool Mail
3. A pre-match pint at the Grange
The Grange was one of Hartlepool's town centre hostelries and here it is in 1990. Did you love to call in? Photo: HM
4. Paul Dalton in action
Back to February 1990 and a photo of Paul Dalton on the attack for Pools. In 1990-91, the team stormed to promotion to the Third Division. Photo: Hartlepool Mail