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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore 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.
Things to do
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour
Westside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Hotel Polaris
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Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Other neighborhoods around Westside
Gold Hill Mesa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gold Hill Mesa and surrounding area, you can visit Norris Penrose Event Center and Ghost Town Museum.
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
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.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.