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City note 80 · Books + music

Powell's City of Books

A full city block of books that still works as a place to browse, meet, disappear for an hour, or lose an afternoon

1005 West Burnside Street, Portland, OR, 97209Open map

Pick a room or subject first – trying to conquer the whole building is how the day gets away from you

Good for
Daytime · Solo
Time
30 min – 2 hr
Cost
$
Plan
Check the schedule

Check the linked page for current hours, access, admission, or programming

Checked August 12, 2026 against the place's official site

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