Powell’s City of Books is a Portland icon and one of the largest independent bookshops in the world, occupying an entire city block over multiple floors. New and used books sit side by side across colour-coded rooms holding around a million volumes, from bestsellers and rare finds to obscure treasures. A beloved literary landmark that draws book lovers from far and wide, it is a place to happily lose hours browsing, and an essential stop that embodies the creative, bookish soul of the city.