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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Oregon Convention Center, a top convention centre in 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.

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

Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

Portland Ghost Tours: Punishment, Penance & Poltergeists

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Kerns Hotel Deals

KEX Portland
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Eastside Lodge
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Sojourn Suites Portland Airport
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Mark Spencer Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
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. 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 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.

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.