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
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Top hotels in Westside
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
My daughter and i have stayed at this hotel several times. It was our favorite. Everything was different this time. Ive always gotten a $10 credit towards the restaurant for being a VIP member of Expedia. While checking in, i asked if we werent going to get it, and the woman replied that the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
Excelente todo pero deberían reforzar más la limpieza en la habitación por el lado de los conectores el reto todo bien
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
The Staff performed well. Really liked the room.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
I had a club room with a view of Garden of the Gods , fireplace and other amenities that were quite nice- I also enjoyed their food and had a great facial at the spa with Kelsey S. I stopped for some r&r and it was perfect spot!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
Breakfast menu consists of granola bars, Joghurt and watery coffee. Definitely needs improvement. Still working out staffing. But the young man at the front desk (manager?) was extremely helpful when our car didn’t start. He came outside and actually got under the hood to fix the problem. Location ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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.
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 Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 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, North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.
