Westside Travel Guide

Colorado Springs

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Photo by Ryan Carlos
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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

฿796
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

฿3,505
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission

฿954
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
1 Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

30-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

฿701
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
30-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

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

฿541
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Ride Manitou Spring's a Guided E-Bike Tour

Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods

฿3,505
per adult
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
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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 ฿3,461 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,461
฿3,814 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (944 reviews)
"This is my second stay here in the last 5 months. It's a nice place to stay and the staff has always been helpful and friendly. Breakfast is good and has has something different every day. Hot breakfast options as well as the regular stuff."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
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
The price is ฿2,077 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿2,077
฿2,289 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (1,538 reviews)
"Fine"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,830 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿1,830
฿2,017 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (1,063 reviews)
"It seems to be a very nice property. Plenty of lighting in the parking lot. Good lobby. I love a good hotel lobby. I love the coffee down there. Nice staff."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
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 ฿2,591 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,591
฿2,855 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (3,537 reviews)
"Nice property. The staff and restaurant staff were very friendly."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 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 ฿3,637 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,637
฿5,160 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Western Museum of Mining and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (453 reviews)
"Classy place!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Polaris
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

4 out of 5
3320 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿6,084 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿6,084
฿8,369 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,031 reviews)
"This is one of the best resorts in the Continental USA. Best view of the one and only Garden of the Gods. This boutique hotel is the perfect size and seems very private. Great staff. Also a great price. Would recommend this hotel and experience 100%"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
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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 Pikes Peak Center 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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