Westside Travel Guide

Colorado Springs

Photo by Ryan Carlos
Photo by Ryan Carlos
Photo by Born To Roam
Photo by Born To Roam

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

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.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

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

Pikes Peak
US Air Force Academy showing modern architecture

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.

US Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals

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.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds

Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.

Cave of the Winds
Seven Falls

Seven Falls

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Seven Falls, a lovely green space in Colorado Springs. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.

Seven Falls

Things to do

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

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

฿819
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

฿22,895
per traveller
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

฿6,518
per adult
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

฿556
per traveller
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

฿2,096
per adult
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Foothills, History, and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour

฿6,223
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
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Top hotels in Westside

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG

2.5 out of 5
105 North Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿4,234 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,234
฿4,666 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (929 reviews)
Great location for vacationers!
"I thought it was a great location being close to the highway that takes you to many of the locations for great vacation spots to see including Pikes Peak and Garden of the God. Of all of the times we have been there, this was the best and easiest location to get around and if we go again, this will ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

2.5 out of 5
7245 Commerce Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿2,187 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿2,187
฿2,410 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Bedding comfortable. Easy access to highway"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

2.5 out of 5
555 W Garden Of Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,306 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,306
฿2,541 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,416 reviews)
"Kind staff and great pool area. Rooms were older and definitely showing wear, but clean. Odd that main lobby and breakfast area were not connected to rooms, so not as convenient to just walk to breakfast. It was $100 cheaper per night compared to another hotel with a suite option, so totally worth ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

3.5 out of 5
8110 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿3,488 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,488
฿3,844 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,476 reviews)
"The location was nice, and the gentleman who checked me in when I arrived was super friendly and helpful. He said he was new and tbh he was the nicest employee I ran into there. However. The room was not the cleanest. I had a pet friendly room and you could plainly see the room was not swept, there ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Hotel Polaris

Hotel Polaris

4.5 out of 5
8989 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿6,644 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿6,644
฿8,659 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Western Museum of Mining and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
"Like that Parking was free. Loved the hotel decor. The suite we stayed in was beautiful. Restaurants was expensive."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel Polaris
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

3 out of 5
201 East Kiowa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿3,875 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,875
฿4,271 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,065 reviews)
"Great hotel! Super clean facility and friendly staff. Well-appointed rooms and common areas. Will definitely stay here again when in the area."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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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 Ghost Town Museum.

Gold Hill Mesa
Old Colorado City which includes signage and street scenes

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.

Old Colorado City
Downtown Colorado Springs showing signage and a statue or sculpture

Downtown Colorado Springs

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Colorado Springs is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pikes Peak Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum while you're in town.

Downtown Colorado Springs
Ghost Town Museum which includes signage as well as a family

Midland

While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.

Midland
Colorado Springs which includes a fountain, outdoor art and a park

Central Colorado Springs

If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Central Colorado Springs
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Skyway

If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.

Skyway

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