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
Everyone here is nice, breakfast is good and rooms are good. I took away a star for how gross the pool is. They scoop it but that doesn’t fix the film that was on top of it and how milky foggy it is. Even my 9 and 11 year olds were like no thanks. I couldn’t believe people swam in it. Also you have ...
Reviewed on 10 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

Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Great place to stay. Will definitely stay there agaib
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
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Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
The staff was great and they welcomed our dog.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Very nice rooms, great staff.
Reviewed on 11 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.
