Near West Side
Bloomington
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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.
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
Indiana University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana
Top hotels in Near West Side
IU Biddle Hotel
Hotel is a little dated, but very clean and you cannot beat the location if visiting the IU campus. Staff was very friendly. I would definitely stay here again when visiting campus based on this experience!
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
All was great
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Cascades Inn
overal. good..
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Brown County Inn
Room required dehumidifiers. Lacking electrical outlets…. an old property
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Bloomington
The bar was great ! Didn't use parking.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Hyatt Place Bloomington
Great location, clean and comfortable room, great included breakfast. Win all around for the price.
Reviewed on May 7, 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 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, Buskirk Chumley Theater and Wonderlab Science Museum 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.
Crescent Bend
While Crescent Bend 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 Memorial Stadium.
