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.
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 when you stop by 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.
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Our pick of the best Near West Side Hotel Deals
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 6 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Bloomington
The rooms are always warm, beds comfortable. Be aware that a city view may not always be the courthouse square. It depends on availability, and the room can be a hike from the elevator.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
The room and staff were amazing. I had misplaced my toiletries though and had to figure out conditioner (hair past my bottom so it’s a must) and body wash because the ones in my room were empty. Also, had to deal with people drinking at the pool while kids were playing and that just doesn’t seem ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Bloomington
Staff were courteous and the room was nice.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Celtic Glen Farm Stay - Mini Log Cabin
Great stay. As expected. Very friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Hotel Room was clean and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near West Side
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 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
Though Maple Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Memorial Stadium and Wonderlab Science Museum.
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 Simon Skjodt 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.
