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.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Whether you want to relax and soak up some beauty or enjoy one of Portland's many festivals, spare at least one afternoon to enjoy this wonderful waterfront park.
Activities

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Hopscotch Portland Immersive Art Experience
Our pick of the best Kerns Hotel Deals

Eastside Lodge
It was brutal.
Reviewed on 16 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
Hotel is in a convenient location close to shopping, dining, and public transportation. Staff is very friendly and the restaurants on site are terrific.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Park Lane Suites and Inn
The property was in a nice area downtown Portland. Easily accessible to everywhere.
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
Room was satisfactory. Staff keeps area free of loitering homeless. Would definitely stay here again.
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.
