Why Portland, OR, Is the Coolest City in the US

Not too far down from the Ace Hotel is the iconic Powell's Books, aka the world's largest independent bookstore. Spanning an entire city block, here you will find new, used, and rare finds throughout the store's 68,000 square feet. That's about 1.6 acres of books, people! While it can go unsaid, be sure to allot plenty of time to roam and wander, as you never know what you might find in this literary treasure chest.