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
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
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Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Over night stay. It was well priced especially for the location and amenities. Rooms were renovated fairly well and were clean. They have a lovely indoor pool open til 10 pm. Free breakfast in the morning was great. There are not servers, but attendants who take your plates and get/tell you where ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Staff was awesome, breakfast was great, nice area, hotel was quiet
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
I personally loved this place for my kiddo! There was lots to do. I do think some things may have been over priced but it was overall a great experience . They literally had the best candy ever !!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Wonderful stay. When an error was made I was upgraded. They clearly take vey good care of their guests. Attention to my needs was always present throughout my stay. Grounds are beautiful and amenities were amazing! While it is pricey, I will return, too amazong to not!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
There’s literally no soap in the shower soap dispenser so clearly housekeeping hadn’t checked it in several nights because they would’ve replaced it if they would’ve checked. It was prom night, so there is people out late, the rooms are not insulated, we heard all sorts of noise, both voices and ...
Reviewed on 27 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, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
