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
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to 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
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Morning City Tour
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Top hotels in Kerns
KEX Portland
The Burnside area is kind of a dump but this place was an oasis. The family room is awesome for a large family or groups of friends.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Eastside Lodge
Clean room
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Clean, comfortable, nice lobby, free parking
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
This is our “Go to” hotel when we stay in Portland. Wonderful front desk service, clean rooms, great beds. Actually comfortable beds is one of the first things I look for when reading hotel reviews. Nice bedding linens too. They also give a $10 credit for the restaurants downstairs, which are great. ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
This is a perfect place to stay. It is spotlessly clean, quiet, lovely surroundings and a good restaurant. The staff are friendly, helpful and amazing.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Lovely stay at Cambria with local shops and eats around! Parking is expensive at hotel so we opted to park our rental down at brewery blocks!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kerns
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Grand Central or Belmont 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.
Irvington
While Irvington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Moda Center and Lloyd Center.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Grand Central or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 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.
