Midland Travel Guide
Colorado Springs





Popular places to visit

Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Explore the lovely green spaces of Red Rock Canyon Open Space and also enjoy the hiking trails in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Ghost Town Museum
See the antique boomtowns set up by gold prospectors and eventually abandoned at this immersive historical museum.

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

Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour

Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Top hotels in Midland

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Staff was great, very beautiful hotel, wonderful breakfast.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Location great and the room was clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
The room and anne pities were over the top in detail to our every need! The staff checked on us and were friendly and treated us like we were the only guests. We didn’t want to leave!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
Tired/worn down hotel. Room needed an update. Not luxurious or felt special…just a room with a view. Lobby was nice, but everything else just looked run down.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Mining Exchange
Loved this stay! Vibes were great, so was the staff and the room!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Polaris
Best in everything
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midland

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.

Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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 Arcade Amusements while in the area.

West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
