Westside Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
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.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore The Broadmoor 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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
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: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Manitou Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour
Top hotels in Westside
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Great Buffet breakfast! Nice, clean room. I have been going here for years and have another visit already planned. Thanks Academy!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Wasn’t the best value for the season. Pools were far away and closed. Overall it was fine.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
The room was spotless and staff was professional and welcoming. Great stay. I was not happy with the $40 a day resort fee.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Everything was fine. The person that checked us in seemed to be having a bad day possibly? Unfortunately I had a slight issue with my card and they were patient but you could tell they were annoyed.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
The Broadmoor
Beautiful place great service
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
The room was spotless, the 24 hour coffee bar has breakfast has decaf. The breakfast is awesome- just needs a gf and dairy free option. Thanks!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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.
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
