Northwest Colorado Springs Travel Guide
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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
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
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Top hotels in Northwest Colorado Springs
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Had good stay
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
Pros :Room was clean and spacious breakfast was awesome me and my grandson really enjoyed the pool happy hour was a plus definitely will stay here again . Con : the atrium was so cold but two coils were out so that couldn’t be avoided
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Room was clean. Beautiful views. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn North - Air Force Academy Area
Breakfast food was very good, staff was very helpful and friendly and was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Colorado Springs Marriott
Very nice mountain view, clean room, very average, breakfast food at the Restaurant (not good) Overall good stay my rating 8 out of 10
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Rusina inn
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Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Colorado Springs
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
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.
Briargate
While visiting Briargate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Focus on the Family Welcome 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.
Manitou Springs Historic District
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.
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.
