If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Opera House Theatre in Blackpool Town Center. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Blackpool Grand Theatre, Winter Gardens, and Funny Girls are all a short walk away.