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:
7. Notarianni Ices
Blackpool's Notarianni Ices has been serving only vanilla for more than 90 years! | Daniel Martino
8. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort
One of the UK’s best-known amusement parks, packed with rides, attractions and live shows. | Pleasure Beach Resort
9. Candy floss
A staple of any seaside trip, bringing back memories of fairgrounds and family days out. Stephen John Coughlan: “Candy floss.” | Nellie Adamyan
10. Rebellion Festival
The world’s largest independent punk and alternative music festival, held annually at the Winter Gardens. Tom Peel: “Rebellion Festival.” | Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
11. Tower Ballroom
A world-famous dance venue inside Blackpool Tower, known for its stunning architecture and live organ music. Jeff Higham: “Tower Ballroom and the same old dances.” | Submitted
12. Fish and chips
A seaside essential, best enjoyed on the beach or Promenade. Sharon Wellings: “Sunny days, sand, fish and chips.” | George Hodan - CC0 Public Domain