Kerns
Portland
Popular places to visit
Eastbank Esplanade
Explore the lovely green spaces of Eastbank Esplanade and also enjoy the biking 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
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at 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 visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Top hotels in Kerns
Eastside Lodge
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Reviewed on May 17, 2026
KEX Portland
It’s a good as advertised or even better. Value for time and no
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The Swine has a nice menu and great vibe.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Great location. Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
The staff was friendly and very helpful. Check in had a problem that they fixed with a smile and the Valet was very helpful storing my motorcycle for the night.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Housekeeping was terrible. They don’t really clean. I was refused service. When I switched my room. They said they couldn’t get pancake mix off the carpet. I was there for more than a week. Never switched rooms.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kerns
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Grand Central and hop on the metro to see more the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
Lloyd District
Lloyd Center and Moda Center are top sights in Lloyd District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more sights in the area.
Central Eastside
While you're in Central Eastside, take in top sights like Grand Central or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and hop on the metro to see more 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 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
While visiting Richmond, you might make a stop by sights like Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre.
