Westside Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
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
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Signature Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour
Happy Hour Tour Manitou Springs on E-golf cart
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. We paid for the mountain view, and it was stunning! The room was comfortable and clean, and the staff was very friendly. The indoor pool was freezing, but our 10-year-old was still able to enjoy it. We spent our time in the hot tub! It was in a quiet ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
So good
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Good location, friendly staff, and clean rooms
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
I have stayed here several times, and have always had great service. However, this past trip, I had made reservations with the concierge for a party of seven for regular breakfast on Easter morning. Our reservation was for 10 AM and the regular Easter buffet started at 11. When we checked in at the ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
Extremely happy with the stay and for the price, couldn't ask for better.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Outdoors area is nice, the rooms weren’t fully sealed under the walls meaning bugs were able to get in.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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.
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 Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 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, North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.
