Near West Side Travel Guide
Bloomington
Visit Near West Side
Things to do
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Top hotels in Near West Side
Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina
"The pool was very nice, the only bad thing to say is the state park staff at the booth on the way in was very rude."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
IU Biddle Hotel
Hampton Inn Bloomington
"Room was not clean. Staff were helpful."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
"I loved staying here. It was clean, convenient, and welcoming. The location is perfect for downtown, the B-line, and all things IU. Our room was amazingly quiet even with the Lotus festival going on outside. The parking was so convenient-attached to the hotel and easy in and out as needed. The restaurant ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Brown County Inn
"We only stayed for one night but we had everything we needed. Super convenient with the restaurant/bar being right there. Plus, super cool they have activities set up for people. We would definitely stay again. You can tell this place has been around for a long time, but it has been redone recently. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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.
