Powell’s City of Books

Powell’s City of Books

Shopping • Portland, Oregon United States

Powell's City of Books in Portland, Oregon, is not just a bookstore; it's a bibliophile's paradise. This iconic shopping destination spans an entire city block, with towering shelves filled to the brim with new and used books of every genre imaginable. A mecca for book lovers, Powell's beckons visitors with its inviting atmosphere and endless literary treasures. The store is a hub of cultural significance, drawing tourists and locals alike to browse its vast collection of rare finds and bestsellers.

Beyond books, Powell's offers a diverse selection of home goods and supplies, making it a one-stop-shop for both literature and lifestyle needs. This sprawling establishment is not just a store but an experience, with cozy reading nooks tucked away throughout the space where customers can lose themselves in a good book. The architectural charm of the building adds to the allure, blending modern design elements with a classic bookstore ambiance. Powell's City of Books is more than a retail space; it's a beloved institution that celebrates the written word and fosters a sense of community among book enthusiasts. A visit to Powell's is a journey through the pages of literary history, a place where stories come to life and imagination knows no bounds.

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Streetcar Around Portland to Pearl, Slabtown, and Waterfront

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Private Portland Discovery Tour

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Craft Beer and City Walking Tour of Portland West Side

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Downtown Portland Coffee and Donut Tour

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Portland, Oregon City Tour: Parks, Plazas and Views

Learn the story of the Portland, Oregon while enjoying its highest and most intimate viewpoints, smelling roses, wandering through gardens, peaking into a forested park and sampling donuts. After we pick you up at Director Park downtown, we’ll drive up the city's north/south dividing line, head to the summit of King’s Heights, and walk the grounds of the mansion built by a newspaper baron to the view that was once available only to the city’s elite. We'll visit Washington Park, and walk through our favorite secret garden, and into the Rose Test Garden. In season, we'll smell the roses -- literally and figuratively! Next: the city center and cultural district. It wouldn't be Portland without a stop for doughnuts, so we'll discuss the history of the city's foundation and the design of these blocks after we duck into one of our favorite shops and grab a treat. We'll visit the South Waterfront, an inner Eastside neighborhood, and give you lots of foodie ideas before we drop you off!

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Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!

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Portland Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

A bookstore the size of a city block, a copper goddess and a dragon-guarded gateway — Portland keeps it delightfully weird. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Portland on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Lose yourself in Powell's City of Books, the world's largest indie bookstore • Pass the dragons of the Chinatown Gateway • Look up at Portlandia, the hammered-copper giant above the crowd Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Keep Portland weird — and keep score while you're at it.

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Portland City Tour: Views and News (Our Best Selling Tour!)

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