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
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Old Stage Road Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Westside Hotel Deals
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Everything was great. Great place to stay. No noise from the nearby roads.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Overall I had a wonderful stay at the Garden of the Gods Resort. The customer service is exceptional. Depending on what room you’re in the walk to and from the lobby can be lengthy but the entire resort is a beautiful place to explore.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 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 Jan 18, 2026
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Good
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Excellent value, a really good place to stay.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
We had a wonderful stay here. The rooms were very clean and the staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Westside
Old Colorado City
Now a tourist area, Old Colorado City boasts a shopping district with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, as well as attractions like Simpich Showcase and Magic Town at The Michael Garman Museum and Gallery.
Downtown Colorado Springs
Travelers come to Downtown Colorado Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pikes Peak Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum while you're in town.
Central Colorado Springs
While visiting Central Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Pikes Peak Center.
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 North Cheyenne Cañon Park 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.
