Midland Travel Guide
Colorado Springs





Popular places to visit

Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Explore the lovely green spaces of Red Rock Canyon Open Space and also enjoy the hiking trails in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Ghost Town Museum
See the antique boomtowns set up by gold prospectors and eventually abandoned at this immersive historical museum.

Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.

Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.

US Air Force Academy
Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Tour the mountainside zoo to see hundreds of animals in replicas of their natural habitats. Feed giraffes and look down on the animals from a chairlift.
Things to do

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Signature Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour

Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour

Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Midland

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Very nice place to stay, staff are super helpful and friendly. The kids loved the pool and the common area is very inviting and cozy!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Loved this beautiful place! Staff was first class, rooms large and inviting, very clean, Spa was a sanctuary!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs

The Mining Exchange
If I could design my own hotel room, it would look exactly like where we stayed. Such a gorgeous hotel
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Great place to stay. Lots to do on the grounds. Great food. Great atmosphere.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
great location, everything you need. good breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midland

Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Simpich Showcase Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.

Gold Hill Mesa
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Hill Mesa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Norris Penrose Event Center and Pikes Peak Center.

Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and ANA Money Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.

Manitou Springs Historic District
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.

West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
