Powell's City of Books

Come and browse through a never-ending selection of books.

Powell’s Books is a classic stop for both locals and tourists in Oregon and is known as “the world’s largest independent bookstore.” Serving Portland since 1971, what makes this bookstore unique are the three levels with a seemingly endless supply of books on each of the shelves. A service desk is located on each floor to provide assistance, recommendations, and maps to locate the specific genre you want, and there's a children’s room with many sitting areas for little ones to sit, read, and get lost in their imaginations. The store also includes board games and memorabilia from different book series and movies. 

With the mission to be the world's top destination for readers and to connect people with others and books they'll adore, Powell's Books is a one stop shop for whatever genre or book you're looking for. There are both new and used books at this store, and they offer opportunities for customers to sell personal book collections here. If you want to join one of their live events, most of them are free to attend. These events will highlight a specific book and introduce you to its author. Powell’s is open 7 days a week and feel free to stop by the pizza place across the street or taste some of the delicious cuisines offered at the nearby food trucks if you get hungry after reading or browsing for hours at this iconic bookstore.