Top 10 Places to See in Blackpool

Blackpool, the first town in England to become electric, is located on the coast, northwest of Manchester, becoming a popular seaside resort with the railways' arrival in the middle of the 19th century. Here is my top 10 must-see list of attractions and destinations:

1) Blackpool Pleasure Beach This destination attracts almost 6 million roller coaster enthusiasts yearly, offering exciting rides, nice circus shows, and varying amusements. 

  Facts on Blackpool Pleasure Beach 

* Open daily 10-5 

 * Wristband $50 online ticket price 

 * Rides include: The Big Dipper, Blue Flyer, grand National, Nickelodeon Streak, Big One, Revolution, Infusion, Skyforce, a vintage carousel, and others 

* Parking is available $8 a day; must reserve.

2) Golden Mile Skirts broad stretches of sand. Three piers provide traditional summer entertainments and fairground rides.

3) Blackpool Zoo Open daily from 10 to 5:45, with a Dinosaur Safari and a children's farm. It's a 32-acre zoo, owned and operated by Parques Reunidos, providing a home to more than 1,350 animals, including from goats, elephants, lions, tigers, bears, to gorillas. Ticket prices range from $29 for children to $38 for adults.   

4) Harris Museum & Art Gallery Displays a worthy collection of beautiful art, including textiles and photography.

5) Funny Girls Puts on a show which delights almost everyone. A dozen or more gorgeous men go through a whole wardrobe, performing skits and dances.

6) Birley Street Light Show In the core of town, this street has silver arches with a bunny hopping up and down. In addition, sound-and-light display is famously known as "Brilliance," reviving the street each evening with music and flashing lights.

7) St. Anne-on-sea It's a seaside village, a 20-minute bus trip away.

8) Sandcastle Waterpark It's an indoor popular attraction, only across the street from Pleasure Beach, offering a large pool, a wave machine, and long slides. Also, it features the world's longest tube waterslide, or "Masterblaster," where children can spend the whole day.

9) Blackpool Tower It's a mini Eiffel tower, 100 years old, and a center of fun. As you climb up to the top, you enjoy circus acts, a jungle Jim's kiddie area, and a nice old ballroom.

10) Central Pier Here you can ride its great Ferris Wheel and get the best view in Blackpool.The Family Bar is an instant hit with children.