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Powell's City of Books

1. Powell's City of Books

5 star rating
352 reviews

Category: Bookstores

I will put it this way: I wish I could set up camp here! This is the most unbelievable bookstore I have EVER been in!!!  The selection is incredible, the layout rocks, the staff is amazing and knowledgeable and the prices are very reasonable (it helps too that there is no sales tax in Oregon too!

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Great for Gifts

4.5 star rating 16 reviews

1. Presents of Mind

Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

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of great gifts... go here if you need a quick gift fix...  P.S. Check out their sticker corner, its awsome... lets just say this, the have stickers shaped like tatertots, THAT ARE FUZZY! ahh... heaven.....

4.5 star rating 16 reviews

2. Greg's

Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

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nice (e.g. Queen Bee) things, some completely goofy things ("Everyone Poops" books and the like), and a great gift card selection. i also really like the staff/owners... they are just super nice people...

4 star rating 20 reviews

3. Hello Portland

Neighborhood: Alphabet District

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Didn't buy anything, but this store definitely has great gifts for anyone.  Doorknob hangers to keep people away, funky fridge magnets, bobble-head wall hooks, kidrobot figurines, tater-tot erasers...

5 star rating 8 reviews

4. Finnegan's Toys &…

Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

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This is possibly my most favorite toy store of all time.   I had gifts to buy for others, but I couldn't resist a couple for myself because their selection is like no other.  You can find classics...

5 star rating 14 reviews

5. Noun: a person's…

Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

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For those of you both unfamiliar or overly used to Portland, I must say this city has some of the best shopping I've ever seen. Tons of small boutique gift stores with a lot of great locally made...

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Selection

5 star rating 7 reviews

1. Cosmic Monkey Comics

Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

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We dropped some major coin here about 2 weekends ago. The selection was large enough to keep us happily browsing for a few hours. There is not only a large amount of back issues and graphic novels...

4 star rating 9 reviews

2. Close Knit - The…

Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District

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It carries my favorite yarn Frog Tree alpaca(chunky) and lots of other alpaca yarns. Lots of great sock yarn. I think the selection is great---then again, it could just be that they carry all...

4.5 star rating 29 reviews

3. Movie Madness Video…

Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

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program. I will come here, tho', as it's in my neighborhood & does have a fantastic selection of lots of things. I'll make my own popcorn & bring my own Scooby Snacks for Ed! Looking forward to our free...

4 star rating 12 reviews

4. Magpie

Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

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so about eight years ago, i was a wet-behind-the-ears, doe-eyed, thrift-store mess of a dresser and magpie seemed like the ultimate in coolness and selection. after returning for the first time...

5 star rating 8 reviews

5. Finnegan's Toys &…

Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

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This is possibly my most favorite toy store of all time.   I had gifts to buy for others, but I couldn't resist a couple for myself because their selection is like no other.  You can find classics...

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