One thing Blackpool does have is the a shop which sells the best fish and chips I have ever eaten anywhere. I'll definitely be stopping off there!
Otto: Blackpool used to be quite grand back in the 1800s - it's a bit of a pit now. Not sure what the US equivalent is... Atlantic City? The 'Hotels' are mostly Bed & Breakfasts and mostly pretty tatty, but the Blackpool has a faded charm to it and I kind of like the seediness.
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