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.
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 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.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Things to do
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Top hotels in Kerns
Eastside Lodge
Nice place for a reasonable price
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
KEX Portland
I stayed in a 1 bed with shared bathrooms. The room was clean, the bathrooms were stocked with toiletries and were very clean, the staff were all helpful, and the bar downstairs was lively throughout my whole trip. I would stay here again and highly recommend.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Good selections for breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Great pool and hot tub, good breakfast, clean comfortable room, excellent staff!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Room was very nice, staff was very kind!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Clean room staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
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. 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 Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Belmont and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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 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.
