Kerns Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
Eastbank Esplanade
Explore the lovely green spaces of Eastbank Esplanade and also enjoy the cycling trails in Portland. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Steel Bridge
Study the beautiful architecture of this early 20th-century bridge and watch its middle section lift to allow the passage of tall ships and boats.
Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.
Oregon Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Oregon Convention Center, a top convention centre in Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your stay in Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Kerns
KEX Portland
Funky, recycled, bare-bones hotel with a great bar. Very welcoming front desk.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Eastside Lodge
Room was comfortable nice bed and front desk person very nice
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Room needed better vacuuming but other than that everything is good.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Incredible
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Convenient and cleanliness.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Sojourn Suites Portland Airport
Perfect
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kerns
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Belmont or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Moda Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Southeast Wine Collective are top sights worth seeing.
