"Any book you're looking for is probably here, but it's worth squeezing in a visit to the Rare Book Room, home to antique and rare finds like its oldest book: the collected works of the Roman poet Decimus Magnus Ausonius, printed in 1494. The small room only fits fourteen at a time, so on busy days, you can expect a short wait. Buy a coffee at the in-house coffee shop, Guilder, which made our best coffee shops list."
"It's a question that befalls all of us: What should we do this weekend? Shouldn't we get out on Saturday? Hmm, I can't think of anything to do. Let us help. Portland's dining scene has been called the nation's most delicious, and the hikes and views from our parks are second to none; our spectacular gardens are always worth a visit, and our movie theaters, bookstores, and coffee shops beckon with delights when the clouds hang low."
Portland offers exceptional dining, park views, gardens, movie theaters, bookstores, and coffee shops suitable for weekend exploration. Powell's is the world's largest independent bookstore, housing new, used, and rare books and hosting frequent in-store author events. The Rare Book Room contains antique items including a 1494 printing of the collected works of Decimus Magnus Ausonius and accommodates fourteen people at a time. Guilder, the in-house coffee shop, serves coffee (which is not allowed in the Rare Book Room). The Pearl Room regularly hosts visiting authors. Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island, twenty minutes from downtown, stages seasonal activities such as berry picking, live concerts, silent reading parties, harvest dinners, and pumpkin hunting.
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