East Colorado Springs Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Discover how Olympic and Paralympic champions are made when you tour this advanced training facility for athletes in numerous disciplines.
The Citadel Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Citadel Mall during your visit to Colorado Springs. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
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.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver
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
Top hotels in East Colorado Springs
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
It is ok to sleep and go. If you plan to stay for few days, this is not the place
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
Says there’s a restaurant on ads, not Free breakfast was coffee with no creamer without sugar!! Pkg muffins and oranges oatmeal and granola bars. 5 hangers for “extended stay” for 2 people??? Broken light mirror in makeup area, broken blind that leaves bright lights in room. Had to put jacket in ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Very clean and the staff are friendly. Good breakfast options.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
Great staff. Quiet place to rest. Good breakfast and very clean. Definitely will come back.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport
Staff was super friendly, helpful. The Hotel was scenic and comfortable to move around in. The indoor heated pool was spotless and inviting.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
So the rooms had no hot water . Cold showers is never fun. The staff at the ropes course was the most unfriendly we we have some in contact with here and the pool that had the basket ball hoops had a sharp piece of tile and it cut one of the kids toes and we had to see first aid station. It was just ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Colorado Springs
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.
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.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Northeast Colorado Springs
While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Colorado Springs House of Bounce and Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum.
