Powell's City of Books
The world's largest independent bookstore — a full city block, over a million books, colour-coded rooms.
Don't miss at Powell's City of Books
- ◆ A full city block of books
- ◆ Rare book room
- ◆ New & used side by side
Insider tip
Grab a store map at the door; the Rare Book Room upstairs is a hidden gem.
Powell's City of Books — visitor questions
What is Powell's City of Books known for?
The world's largest independent bookstore — a full city block, over a million books, colour-coded rooms. Highlights include: A full city block of books; Rare book room; New & used side by side.
Where is Powell's City of Books?
Powell's City of Books is in Pearl District, Portland — 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209. More info: https://www.powells.com
Any tips for visiting Powell's City of Books?
Grab a store map at the door; the Rare Book Room upstairs is a hidden gem.
Can Chauffyr take me to Powell's City of Books?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Powell's City of Books and between every stop on your Portland itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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