Yep, been there (Portland) done that (Powell's Books) about 5-years ago and you are SOOO right. I love to brouse a good book store too and the coffee shop just added to it's uniqueness. Nothing even close to a Barnes &amp; Noble, you have to be there to understand, right Michelle???
And...
I've lived in NJ almost all my life; it took me til age 40+ years to make it to the Statue of Liberty. I don't think I would really need a return visit, but glad I got to see it.  
As for the Grand Canyon (it's pretty great) but, don't tell anybody... I loved Sedona so MUCH MORE... another one of those have to go there to understand. You understand.