Kerns Travel Guide
Portland
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kerns
KEX Portland
Great hotel, it was my 2nd visit. I especially like the basement sauna. I liked that there is a bike storage area, though you need to be able to lift your bike above your head to hang it on the hook. They did seem short-staffed, though I think that’s true for most hotels these days. Everyone who ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Eastside Lodge
Room was clean. Beds comfortable.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Excellent service and stay, as usual!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Doubletree is one of my go to hotels. It’s always a pleasure stay here.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
There was a BARRR !!!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
The breakfast menu is fresh and good except potatoes. Hot tub is good but one of them wasn't good because of smell
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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.
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.
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.
Kerns Travel Guide
- Eastbank Esplanade
- Oregon Convention Center
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Portland State University
- Washington Square Mall
- Vancouver Mall
- Portland Expo Center
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Keller Auditorium
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- Portland Japanese Garden
- Columbia River Gorge
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park
- Lewis and Clark College
