Blackpool is a seaside resort on the Irish Sea coast of England. It's known for Blackpool Pleasure Beach, an old-school amusement park with vintage wooden roller coasters. Built in 1894, the landmark Blackpool Tower houses a circus, a glass viewing platform and the Tower Ballroom, where dancers twirl to the music of a Wurlitzer organ. Blackpool Illuminations is an annual light show along the Promenade.
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"An hour and a half either by rail or car, Blackpool is one of those excessive, beach-side party towns that can be a little overwhelming for the faint of heart. Search beyond the day drinking and the sad-looking hamburgers, however, and you’ll see that it’s not without its charms.For one thing, if people-watching were a sport, then they’d host the Olympics here every time. But beyond the neon lights and the raucous British humor, there are miles of golden sand lining the coast. The town also has three well-preserved piers to stroll on and watch the anglers fishing for dabs and dogfish.The town’s most iconic landmark is Blackpool Tower, a steel spire modeled on the Eiffel Tower, for which you can buy a ride to the top along with other attractions within the building. A big draw for rollercoaster fans is the Pleasure Beach theme park, which houses the highest ride in the UK in the form of The Big One.You’re never short of things to do in Blackpool, but the smart money is on a long walk down the seafront, some wasted cash in the amusement arcades, and then an ice cream at Notarianni, whose “you can have any flavor you like as long as it’s vanilla” approach has been a local favorite since 1937." - MATADOR_NETWORK
