# Powell's City of Books > Bookstore spans an entire city block with five stories and distinct rooms including a rare book area and cozy cafe. Atmosphere feels homey and magical, inviting visitors to spend hours exploring. Space combines old-time charm with intelligent design, creating a bustling yet comfortable environment. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Powells-City-of-Books - Address: 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, Oregon, United States - Phone: +18008787323 - Website: https://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Interesting — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 9.9/10 - Bookstore — 9.6/10 - Historical Sites — 9.4/10 - Tourist — 9.4/10 - Affordable — 9.3/10 - Date Spots — 9/10 - Tourist Attractions — 9/10 - Cozy — 8.8/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.6/10 - Local Spot — 8.4/10 - Quiet — 8.3/10 - Cafe — 7.2/10 ## What people say - "This bookstore is massive; I could spend all day here." - "It's a unique bookstore with new and used books mixed together." - "It's fun exploring this huge, labyrinthine place with so much to discover." ## Good to know - Powell's hosts over 500 author events annually, including book signings. - Free behind-the-scenes tours are available every Sunday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - The rare book section is open until 5 p.m. on weekdays. - Join a Sunday tour to learn about the store's history and hidden gems. - Expect special events and author readings happening regularly. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.