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.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists Ghost Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Kerns
KEX Portland
Staff were nice, people at the bar were cool
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Eastside Lodge
Room was clean. Bed was comfy.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Amazing room and service.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Clean hotel and great staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Room size was perfect, the bathroom was very impressive - with the separate vanity space and the robes! Soooo luxourious!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Excellent stay.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 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.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Grand Central or Stark's Vacuum Museum 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 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.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
