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.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore 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.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
30-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Stayed a few nights with a family of 5. The suite was ideal to give everyone plenty of sleeping room. We caught a local swim meet which means early mornings. The breakfast ladies were awesome and let us gather some food before they opened which is much appreciated. Guys at the front desk were helpful ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Very nice friendly people and clean, comfortable rooms
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Quick one day trip. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was well equipped, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Great hotel, clean, good service
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Polaris
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Easy parking, great wine options!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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 Ghost Town Museum.
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
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.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.
