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Not Your Average Bucket List, Your New Favorite United States Travel Podcast

Published Mar 18, 2024

Written by 

Sara Heddleston
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Welcome to Not Your Average Bucket List by OnlyInYourState, a U.S.-based travel podcast about exploring the hidden gems right in your own backyard. Hosted by Marisa, an OnlyInYourState writer and local authority on Florida travel, and supported by her co-host and travel enthusiast Sara, the Not Your Average Bucket List travel podcast will help you discover must-visit destinations, unique attractions and much, much more in your own back yard.

Join us for this incredible adventure...and tell us where you want us to take you next!

Where To Listen To Our Travel Podcast

Not Your Average Bucket List is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Click on your chosen platform and enjoy the show!

Season 1: Small Town Getaways

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Listen along as we, as your hosts, discover some of the best small towns to visit across the United States! The small towns were chosen by our local travel experts, but readers love each and every spot!

Season 2: Local Lore & Legends

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For the second season, we explored the creepier side of the United States by delving into some of the strangest legends across the country. From small town lore that grows year over year - to epic cryptids like Mothman and the New Jersey Devil - this travel podcast was excited to talk about it all!

Season 3:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/usa/podcast-s3-state-exploration-challenges" target="_blank">State Exploration Challenges

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Have you been to every need-to-see spot in your own state? Well, we challenge you to listen along as we talk about some of the best spots in every state covered -- you know, the spots you just have to take every single out-of-town relative when they visit!

Season 4: Discovering Hidden Gems In Your Backyard

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In the newest podcast season, we're going back to our roots and talking about what we love so much about OnlyInYourState: helping readers find the best hidden gems right in their own backyard! We'll chat about small towns, restaurants, swimming holes, train rides and more -- so come along for the ride!

Not Your Average Bucket List Travel Podcast Videos

Watch your favorite episodes on YouTube

If listening to podcasts isn't your thing, then join your hosts Marisa and Sara on YouTube, where they will be covering each episode with live video.

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