Near West Side Travel Guide
Bloomington
Visit Near West Side
Things to do
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana
Top hotels in Near West Side
Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina
IU Biddle Hotel
Hampton Inn Bloomington
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
"Check-in computers were down Elevator not working (one of the two) Rooms are beyond dated Amenities horrible Room only cleaned every other day Nobody answered phone front desk; called four times $1200/night is criminal for this place!"
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Brown County Inn
"Wonderful property!!! Very nice staff!"
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
Hyatt Place Bloomington
Where to stay in Near West Side
Downtown Bloomington
While visiting Downtown Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Buskirk Chumley Theater and Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.
Elm Heights
Elm Heights might not have many top sights, but Indiana University Auditorium and Wonderlab Science Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 Indiana University Auditorium.
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 Buskirk Chumley Theater.
