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.
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
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!
Downtown Portland: History, Landscape and Cityscape with In-App Audio Tour
Top hotels in Kerns
Eastside Lodge
Room was very basic, with minimal amenities, but clean and comfortable for a night stay! Parking lot is well lit and felt safe. Great price and nice stay.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
KEX Portland
This is a hostel with private rooms. I might have missed that while booking, but don’t think it was clearly labeled. It’s a nice place and good location if you’re going to the convention or Moda center, but just know what you’re booking.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount is right in the heart of downtown Portland. Within a block is shopping from Nordstrom, Pendleton, and Columbia as well as other designer labels. On both sides of the hotel’s (North and South) are parks. One is full of trees and lighting, the other a community space meant to connect ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Property is great. Expect a 60 charge to park your car and nothing your kids will want to eat for breakfast. Hotel is pretty and perfect on the other means
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
The hotel was very nice. Nice buffet for breakfast. Rooms were clean and staff always left plenty of clean towels.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 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. 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 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 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.
Eliot
While you're in Eliot, take in top sights like Wonder Ballroom and jump on the metro at Albina-Mississippi Station to see more of the city.
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.
