Northgate 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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Glen Eyrie Castle
Visit the English castle-like home and extensive grounds that once belonged to the founder of Colorado Springs and his family.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Segway Tour
Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Old Stage Road Jeep Tour
Shared Guided Outdoor Laser Tag Adventure in Colorado
Top hotels in Northgate
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
Very nice
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Colorado Springs near the Air Force Academy
Everybody was friendly, kind, and accommodating
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Colorado Springs North/Air Force Academy
Room was in a fantastic location and close to both fast-food and restaurants and shopping. Hotel has a beautiful view of the mountains and was very clean and secure when checking in late.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Great Buffet breakfast! Nice, clean room. I have been going here for years and have another visit already planned. Thanks Academy!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Overall I had a wonderful stay at the Garden of the Gods Resort. The customer service is exceptional. Depending on what room you’re in the walk to and from the lobby can be lengthy but the entire resort is a beautiful place to explore.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Beautiful, quiet, clean. It was a great downtown location close to hospital. Parking was a little hard to figure out.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northgate
Briargate
While visiting Briargate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Focus on the Family Welcome Center.
Black Forest
If you're spending some time in Black Forest, Black Forest Section 16 and Forest Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Colorado Springs
While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Colorado Springs House of Bounce and Pulpit Rock Park.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
East Colorado Springs
While visiting East Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and The Citadel Mall.
