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Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USAAuthor: Beth Schillaci - The Roaming Yeti
Pop Culture Passport is your guide to quirky, cool, and nostalgic travel across the U.S.from movie filming locations and theme parks to roadside attractions and pop culture museums.If you'd happily add 60 minutes to your trip to visit a filming location, the Jell-O Museum, or a roadside diner from your favorite TV show, this podcast is for you.Every other week, Ill take you behind the scenes of iconic and offbeat destinations, sharing their history, stories, and the fun details. Along the way, well dive into theme parks, explore quirky museums, and uncover the real places behind your favorite movies and shows.I'm Beth Schillaciaka the Roaming Yeti. Im a travel content creator, pop culture nerd, and obsessive road trip planner who somehow turns an 8-hour drive into a 21-stop itinerary (because you never know what youll find). Im also the creator of the Quirky & Cool Travel Guide, a curated directory of unique U.S. destinations, and I share even more travel stories and pop culture finds on The Roaming Yeti Blog.Think of this as traveling with your slightly nerdy, sort-of-cool friend who thrives on deep dives, unique finds, and laughter-filled road trips.Grab your Pop Culture Passportlets roam. Language: en-us Genres: Hobbies, Leisure, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Quirky & Cool Rochester: Side Quests While Visiting the Finger Lakes
Episode 131
Friday, 9 January, 2026
Send us a textEpisode 131Heading to the Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, or even Buffalo? Don’t skip Rochester — this city’s full of side quests you didn’t know you needed.In this episode, we’re heading to Western New York for a quirky detour through Rochester — a city that’s quietly cool, full of history, and packed with creative surprises. From legendary guitar stores and speakeasies to living art galleries, this stop proves you don’t need to travel far to find something extraordinary.In this episode, we’ll cover:House of Guitars & Record Archive: Two legendary music stops with stories (and vinyl) for days.Marge’s Lakeside Inn & The Blind Pig: Dive bars, speakeasies, and cocktails with a side of local lore.Clock of Nations & ArtisanWorks: Nostalgia, reinvention, and immersive creativity in motion.Bonus Sip Stops: Favorite breweries and casual hangouts to round out your Rochester road trip.If you love discovering destinations with heart and history, this episode will have you adding Rochester to your next Western NY adventure.You ready? Let’s roam.Get the free Roaming Yeti Bingo Card! Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram. Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yeti Love the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next. Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.
