Powell's City of Books

About

Explore the world's largest independent bookstore, a colorful maze of new and used books.

Why go

• It's like the librarian made a bookstore for everything ever written
• A book lover's paradise
• Pure literary heaven

Must try

• Explore the color-coded rooms
• Rare books room
• Cookbook section
• Staff picks
• Get lost in the sea of books

Pro tips

• Take your time and don't be afraid to get lost
• You will need hours
• A map is necessary
• Grab a drink from the coffeeshop inside
• Staff are really helpful with finding things

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Rating

4.9 / 5 (37498 reviews)

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