I love Portland. And, any time I come to Portland, I make every effort to go to Powell's. Why? Because where else can you spend all day looking at books (and so many books) that often you can't find elsewhere? So, yes! If you love books, go to Powells. However, try to take public transportation, walk to the store or... more

I visited Powell's downtown and their Hawthorne location. Both have a friendly staff and more books that one can fully comprehend. The main downtown location is completely overwhelming but in a good way! A must see! more

What better place than Powells to go to on a rainy day ? They have this great little coffee shop where you can sit by the window and read and have a bite and chat with a friend about the books that you want to buy. There are nooks and crannies all over the store where you can take your... more

Powell's Bookstore is wonderful, although a bit confusing because of it's size. Their parking garage is, however, horrible! The place looks like it's about to collapse, and is dangerous beyond doubt. The parking attendants don't have a clue. We tried to park here, but ended up leaving. Be prepared to honk your way through the parking garage because of a... more

I am a die-hard booklover, and I found Powell's overwhelming in a good way. Powell's is a huge bookstore with multiple floors and a selection of books for almost anything you can think of. I thought it was a great place to spend an afternoon browsing. They have a little independant coffee shop, and of course -- endless shelves of... more

Quite a place if you like bookstores. Huge store, huge selection. It's very well organized with each floor having a key color and plenty of information signs to find the topic you want. A must for booklovers. Plus it's open until 11 so you can go when everything else is closed. Close by to the Portland Streetcar, and a few... more