Near West Side
Bloomington
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Popular places to visit
Indiana University Bloomington
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Indiana University Bloomington, during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oliver Winery
Revel in the stunning landscapes of the Indiana countryside as you sample wines and discover how these locally made products are created.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Wonderlab Science Museum
Explore and engage with the wonders of science through hands-on learning and inventive exhibits that ignite curiosity and fuel the imagination.
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
You can find out about the history of Bloomington with a visit to Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Catch an event at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall during your trip to Bloomington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Near West Side
IU Biddle Hotel
Excellent experience overall
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
Room was clean property was well kept up. Stayed there once before so we came back. Only thing that needs to be better is the pillows they was horrible small square pillows could not get comfortable.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Hyatt Place Bloomington
The breakfast was excellent and had a great selection
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Brown County Inn
The room was very clean, beds nice. Needs a hook of some kind in bathroom to hang wet towels
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Cascades Inn
The breakfast menu consisted of a few different types of dried out bagels, cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, oatmeal, cereal, and lukewarm coffee. We did not eat the breakfast.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Hampton Inn Bloomington
Staff was helpful and kind.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near West Side
Prospect Hill
While Prospect Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater.
Downtown Bloomington
While visiting Downtown Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Buskirk Chumley Theater and Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.
Maple Heights
When in Maple Heights, you can plan a visit to Memorial Stadium and Wonderlab Science Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Northeast Downtown
While Old Northeast Downtown isn't home to many top sights, Wonderlab Science Museum and Indiana University Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Garden Hill
Though Garden Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall.
Bryan Park
Though Bryan Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater.
