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.
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- Movie & TV filming locations
- Quirky museums & unique attractions
- Road trips & roadside attractions
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- 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
From Banjos to Kazoos: A Quirky Tour of Unique Music Museums
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Episode 102
Ever wondered what musical treasures are hiding in quirky museums across the US? In celebration of National Music Month, we're touring six cool and quirky music museums dedicated entirely to instruments. From immersive global exhibits to the quirky charm of kazoos, each stop offers something unique and fascinating.
In this episode, we explore:
- The expansive Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ, boasts interactive exhibits and over 15,000 instruments.
- Oklahoma City’s American Banjo Museum is where America's beloved stringed instrument takes center stage.
- Pittsburgh’s Bayernhof Music Museum is a whimsical collection housed in a former music enthusiast’s home.
- Beaufort, SC’s delightfully fun Kazoobie Kazoo Museum is a factory and museum dedicated to the playful kazoo.
- Chattanooga’s Songbirds Museum is home to a stunning collection of vintage guitars once played by legends.
- The World of Accordions Museum in Superior, WI, celebrates the rich global history of the accordion.
Plus, in this week's Yeti Pop Pick, find out about my latest visit to Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium—and why their fudge is a must-try!
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