Kerns Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
This modern zoo houses a diverse and intriguing range of animals from North America and many other parts of the world.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Learn about the local history of Portland when you take a trip to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Kerns Hotel Deals
KEX Portland
A lovely hotel, spotless facility, and staff that went out of their way to help us. Very quiet despite being on a busy street. Definitely plan to stay there again
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Eastside Lodge
Room was clean, conveniently located. Would love in room coffee, but otherwise a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Staff was awesome, room was good, no complaints
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Nice and quiet. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Room was clean, spacious, and had a wonderful view of the pond. We had a great dinner in the restaurant down stairs. Everyone treated us friendly. Thank you Radisson Portland!!!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Heathman Lodge
I loved my stay at Heathman Lodge. It was amazing. The staff was beyond professional went above and beyond. The food was amazing. The fireplace was warm. The beds were so comfortable. I even extended my stay and stayed another night. I just love this place. I can’t wait to come back and they had ...
Reviewed on 12 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.
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.
