Near West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Near West Side
Popular places to visit
Indiana University Bloomington
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Indiana University Bloomington, a top university 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.
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.
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.
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.
Indiana University Auditorium
You can make plans for a show at Indiana University Auditorium on your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana
Our pick of the best Near West Side Hotel Deals
Biddle Hotel and Conference Center
All is amazing❤️
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
Clean room. Clean bathroom. Good shampoo and conditioner [Dove] Overall pretty good
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Celtic Glen Farm Stay - Mini Log Cabin
Why Stonehenge? Why not - it fits this log cabin perfectly, unique and peaceful. However, the property description did not make clear that this cabin has no electricity or running water. The "1 bathroom" is actually a port-a-potty, and the bed is a bare metal cot. You need to bring your camping gear ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn Bloomington
It was great!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Quality Inn Nashville - Bloomington
Convenient location, close to Nashville. Rooms are clean and larger than newer hotels
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Room was clean and spacious. Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Near West Side
Downtown Bloomington
While visiting Downtown Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Community Farmers' Market and Buskirk Chumley Theater.
Prospect Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Prospect Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonderlab Science Museum and Butler Winery & Vineyard.
Old Northeast Downtown
Though Old Northeast Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wonderlab Science Museum and Indiana University Auditorium.
Garden Hill
While Garden Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall.
Bryan Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bryan Park and surrounding area, you can visit Wonderlab Science Museum and IU Opera and Ballet Theater.
Matlock Heights
While Matlock Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Memorial Stadium and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
