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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 29 MIN

Quirky & Cool Rochester: Side Quests While Visiting the Finger Lakes

from Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA · host Beth Schillaci - The Roaming Yeti

Send us Fan MailEpisode 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.More info on the blog.Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter.Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram.Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yetiLove 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.

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Send us Fan Mail Episode 131 Heading 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 ...

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