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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 12 MIN

Washington, DC Monuments in the Movies: From Forrest Gump to Superheroes

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

Send us Fan MailEpisode 105Have you ever stood at the Lincoln Memorial and thought, “Wait… wasn’t this in Forrest Gump?”You’re not alone—and once you start spotting filming locations in DC, you’ll never look at the monuments the same way again. In this episode, we’re taking a cinematic tour of the National Mall, uncovering the iconic movie and TV scenes filmed at these historic landmarks.Movies and shows featured include:Forrest Gump, Spider-Man: Homecoming, X-Men: First Class, The West Wing, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, The Exorcist, and moreWhy DC’s monuments are such powerful backdrops for emotional and action-packed scenesReal-life spots you can visit to relive your favorite film momentsThe surprising ways monuments like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials have shaped pop culture storytellingPlus, a Yeti Pop Pick recommendation that’s full of behind-the-scenes Hollywood hilarity.So lace up your sneakers (Cap-style) and get ready to explore the movie magic of Washington, DC. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review if you’re enjoying the show!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 105 Have you ever stood at the Lincoln Memorial and thought, “Wait… wasn’t this in Forrest Gump?” You’re not alone—and once you start spotting filming locations in DC, you’ll never look at the monuments the same way again. In this episode, we’re taking a cinematic tour of the National Mall, uncovering the iconic movie and TV scenes filmed at these historic landmarks. Movies and shows featured include: Forrest Gump, Spider-Man: Homecoming, X-Men: First Class, The West ...

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