We asked our readers - and the answers capture everything from the town’s most famous landmarks to its unique local favourites.
Unsurprisingly, classics like Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations featured heavily, alongside traditional seaside staples such as fish and chips, candy floss and sticks of rock.
But it wasn’t just the well-known attractions that got a mention. Readers also highlighted popular venues like the Soul Suite, Bloom Bar and Viva, as well as long-standing favourites including Notarianni Ices and Coral Island.
From big events like the Air Show and Rebellion Festival to simple pleasures like a day on the Promenade, the responses show just how many different things make Blackpool special.
Here are 19 of the things people most associate with the town:
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1. Blackpool rock
Rock is a type of hard stick-shaped boiled sugar confectionery. It is often associated with seaside towns such as Blackpool. | Hazel Scott
2. Blackpool Tower
An iconic landmark on the seafront, visible for miles around. Christine Armstrong: “Tower. Always a pound for the first person to spot it when driving into Blackpool.” | Contributed
3. Soul Suite
A popular Promenade venue near North Pier, known for playing soul, Motown and Northern soul classics. Vivien Farnaby: “Soul Suite.” | Google
4. Comedy Station
A well-known comedy venue behind Blackpool Tower offering regular stand-up shows. Michael Sutton: “Comedy club at the back of the Tower. Four hours for £15, can’t beat it.” | Google
5. Blackpool Illuminations
The famous annual light display stretching along the Promenade, drawing millions of visitors each year. Joy Bridgwater: “The Tower or Illuminations.” | Michelle Adamson
6. Higgitt's Las Vegas Arcade Blackpool & £1 Burger Bar
The famous £1 burger available at Higgitt's Las Vegas Arcade on Dale Street. | Google