Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA
Pop Culture Passport is your guide to quirky and cool travel destinations across the USA. Every other week, we explore unique things to do, from movie and TV filming locations and theme parks to roadside attractions, quirky museums, regional foods, and the fascinating stories behind the places you visit.
If you'd happily add 60 minutes to your trip to visit a filming location, the Jell-O Museum, a legendary roadside attraction, or a local spot with an incredible backstory, this podcast is for you.
I'm Beth Schillaci, aka the Roaming Yeti. I'm a travel content creator, pop culture nerd, and firm believer that the best discoveries happen when you layer a little curiosity on top of wherever you're already headed. I call them side quests: the detours, the unexpected stops, the "wait, THAT'S here?" moments that make any trip unforgettable and personal.
Whether you're planning a dedicated trip or looking for the perfect thing to add to somewhere you're already going, a work trip, a family visit, or a drive through a new city, there's always something worth the detour.
Think of this as traveling with your slightly nerdy, sort-of-cool friend who loves deep dives, unexpected discoveries, and finding the story behind the story.
Explore episodes about:
- Movie & TV filming locations
- Quirky museums & unique attractions
- Road trips & roadside attractions
- Theme parks & themed entertainment
- Regional foods, candy history & food tourism
- Day trips & weekend getaways
- Hidden history, origin stories & local legends
- Pop culture travel across the USA
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Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY – Not Just for Kids
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Episode 56
Have you heard of the Top 3 Pop Culture Museum in the US, located in NY, but not New York City?
In Rochester, NY, you can find a museum that encourages you to touch and play with the exhibits—and it’s not just for kids.
In this episode, I share our recent trip to The Strong National Museum of Play and National Toy Hall of Fame.
By the time you finish listening, you will have learned about:
- Highlights of the museum's extensive collection of historical play materials and interactive exhibits on video games, toys, and pop culture.
- Exhibits on Sesame Street, pinball, comic books, video games, and more.
- The Toy Hall of Fame history, selection process, and inductees
If you are visiting the Rochester, NY, area or the nearby Finger Lakes, this museum should be on your must-visit list.
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