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
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & 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
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Top hotels in Midland
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
"Room was clean, staff was excellent, elevator wasn't running properly, Breakfast was great. Outside card readers to let you in the building were damaged & not working correctly. Close to shops & restaurants. A very nice place to stay. I highly recomend"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
"Hotel was clean & quiet. Breakfast wasn’t good. But plenty of food choices nearby that it didn’t matter."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
"Front desk and cleaning staff were kind and helpful. Building itself could use some updates. The soap/lotion/bodywash/Shampoo/conditioner worked great and SMELLED AMAZING"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
"Everything was excellent, especially the staff! Internet and television were limited. But I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
"Front desk woman at check in was wonderful!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
"Everything was amazing our stay was absolutely fantastic and the view from the mountains side rooms was breathtaking to see at all times of day"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Midland
- Central Colorado Springs
- Downtown Colorado Springs
- West Colorado Springs
- Southwest Colorado Springs
- Broadmoor
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena 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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Southwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Southwest Colorado Springs, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.