Popular places to visit
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.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore The Broadmoor 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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Manitou Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Rooms are clean and quiet. The breakfast is delicious!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
My room was nice and comfortable. Premium memory foam beds and soft fluffy pillows were great! The continental breakfast options were premium like made to order omelets.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything was great from start to finish, and the views from our room were absolutely stunning. A special thank you to Sarah at the concierge desk, she truly went above and beyond to make our stay memorable with her exceptional service and attention to detail. ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
We were very happy with the room. Very clean and comfortable. Liked having the kitchen and you can get what you need for the kitchen. Walls are a little thin. Someone complained about us watching tv at 11:00 hour. Breakfast is minimal and not a lot of sitting space in the breakfast area. But overall ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
1 bedroom executive suite had 2 full baths which was nice for our family of 4. Large sectional couch was comfy but a little stained up. Great view of Pikes Peak. $19 to park in attached garage per day. Food and drink options close by. 24/7 indoor pool and hot tub was very clean and nice! Friendly ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Had good stay
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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.
Downtown Colorado Springs
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.
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
