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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 8 MIN

Portland's Last Summer Weekend and the Harvest Ahead

from United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells · host Harper Wells

Harper spends the final day of August in Portland, catching the tail of summer's festival weekends, exploring the eastside food scene, and looking ahead to the Willamette Valley harvest, all while tracking what a day in the city actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Hawthorne Bridge, Clinton Street Theater, The Observatory, The Pearl District, Powell's City of Books, Nob Hill / NW 23rd, Forest Park. Covered: End of summer festival season, Portland eastside food and dining, Transit system and Hop Fastpass costs, The Fields Park closure, Cost of living and visiting Portland, Willamette Valley harvest anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Hawthorne Bridge00:54 Tom McCall Waterfront Park04:19 The Pearl District05:09 Powell's City of Books06:04 Restaurant interior06:52 Riverfront at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #PortlandTravel #PacificNorthwest #RoseCity #WillametteValley #OregonCoast #PDX #PortlandFoodCarts #TriMet #HopFastpass #PortlandPearlDistrict #HawthorneBridge #PowellCityOfBooks #PortlandSummer #OregonHarvest #PortlandNeighborhoods https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

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