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
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Activities
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland City Tour: Views and News (Our Best Selling Tour!)
Our pick of the best Kerns Hotel Deals
KEX Portland
Room was very nice, comfortable. Staff very kind and helpful. Great lounge on main level.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Eastside Lodge
If the door of the room is outside in the middle of Portland, there should be a chain or latch lock inside the door. I am a woman traveling alone.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
This is a very nice hotel. The bed was super comfy. The man checking us in did the very minimal service. He did not share with us any amenities or tell us our room number! We head to figure out where the elevator was and locate our room. When we asked where to get something to eat he said i funny ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Really loved, staying here. The view outside my window looking towards the Max was amazing. The only thing that really bothered me, was that the room had a refrigerator, but no microwave, if I wanted to reheat leftovers. I felt that I had to go out and waste food, because I couldnt eat it again.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Room and overall hotel was good. Clean, bed was comfortable, and it was decently quiet for being in downtown Portland! The only downside is there was some miscommunication with the hotel staff and the amenities offered. We were told the bar and lounge was open until 1am. It was about 11:30 when my ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
You would have thought for the middle of december the hotel in general would be warmer. Even with the heat cranked we were cold our entire stay - room, elevator & lobby too and we’re saying that as Seattlites.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kerns
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Grand Central or Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery 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 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.
