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
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Kerns
KEX Portland
Room was very nice, comfortable. Staff very kind and helpful. Great lounge on main level.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Eastside Lodge
If the door of the room is outside in the middle of Portland, there should be a chain or latch lock inside the door. I am a woman traveling alone.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Really loved, staying here. The view outside my window looking towards the Max was amazing. The only thing that really bothered me, was that the room had a refrigerator, but no microwave, if I wanted to reheat leftovers. I felt that I had to go out and waste food, because I couldnt eat it again.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Hotel was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the location, we were ablw to walk around everywhere.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
The room was spotless and the woman that checked me in was very helpfull. The only negative was that it was very difficult to enter the parking lot. If you miss the one entrance you have to drive several mile to try again.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Staff was very polite and helpful
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kerns
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery 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. Lloyd 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 Oregon Rail Heritage Center 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 Rail Heritage Center or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 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 Powell's City of Books, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
Downtown Portland
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.
