Near West Side
Bloomington
Visit Near West Side
Popular places to visit
Indiana University Bloomington
Walk around the campus of Indiana University Bloomington, a top college in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Oliver Winery
Revel in the stunning landscapes of the Indiana countryside as you sample wines and discover how these locally made products are created.
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
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana
Top hotels in Near West Side
Biddle Hotel and Conference Center
This hotel was amazing, centrally located on campus in the student center. If you are visiting IU this is the place to stay to get a true feel for campus life. It was clean and recently renovated, easy to get to via car or shuttle from the Indianpolis airport.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
Nice room, warm pool.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Hyatt Place Bloomington
Friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Hampton Inn Bloomington
Staff were courteous and the room was nice.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Everything was great. I will stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Bloomington
Room was spacious and clean. The atmosphere was appropriate for a University town. Well positioned in the town centre
Reviewed on Feb 9, 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 Indiana University Auditorium.
Downtown Bloomington
While visiting Downtown Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Community Farmers' Market and Buskirk Chumley Theater.
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 IU Opera and Ballet Theater.
