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 Zoo
This modern zoo houses a diverse and intriguing range of animals from North America and many other parts of the world.
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 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.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Our pick of the best Kerns Hotel Deals
Eastside Lodge
I went here for a place to stay and to park my car after a concert at moda center. It serves that purpose and it was cheap enough but the bed is what you would expect for a cheap hotel and it is on a main road so I woke up frequently from road noise and loud banging for some reason, I'm assuming ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
KEX Portland
It’s a good as advertised or even better. Value for time and no
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The Swine has a nice menu and great vibe.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Airport shuttle was helpful for me. The hot breakfast was a nice bonus. I found no restaurants for dinner within walking distance so that was inconvenient but overall a good quiet place to stay!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
One thing I especially appreciated was how quickly and respectfully the team handled a concern I had regarding alcohol that had been left in the room. I reached out to the front desk, explained the situation, and they responded immediately without hesitation or making me uncomfortable. The alcohol ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Wifi connection speed was not a speed to do simple tasks on computer. Options to upgrade for a charge but the basic was not good enough.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kerns
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX 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 Willamette River 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 Broadway Bridge, 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.
