Westside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Ryan Carlos
Photo by Born To Roam
Photo by Born To Roam

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

5/5(2 reviews)

Experience the majesty and drama of Colorado’s natural landscape as you make your way through this vast city park.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

4/5(1 review)

Tramp, bike or ride the train to the summit of this popular peak – right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Pikes Peak
US Air Force Academy which includes modern architecture

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.

US Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

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.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Seven Falls

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.

Seven Falls
Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds

Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.

Cave of the Winds

Activities

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$42
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway

Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway

NZ$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

NZ$1,164
per traveller
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

NZ$28
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

NZ$331
per adult
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

NZ$215
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours
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Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
2.5 out of 5
105 North Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is NZ$247 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$247
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (902 reviews)
"Great property, we enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was by far the best breakfast I’ve had at a hotel, I looked forward to it daily. Staff was friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable and the AC worked well. The location was prime for all of the places we planned on going to. My only disappointment ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
2.5 out of 5
7245 Commerce Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is NZ$138 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$138
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Quiet, clean, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
2.5 out of 5
555 W Garden Of Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is NZ$179 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$179
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,343 reviews)
"Not easy to get in and out of with traffic. Older place that has gotten a face lift but not in every way. Few plug inside for electronics. We used the extension cords by the TV. Large hotel and little space for the breakfast. Crowded and small choices"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
3.5 out of 5
8110 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is NZ$228 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$228
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,514 reviews)
Not a bad hotel
"Looks like it was very nice but has been there for awhile. Could use some new carpet and cleaning. Other than that was a very nice hotel. The staff was very nice and the location was great for the AF Academy."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Hotel Polaris
Hotel Polaris
4.5 out of 5
8989 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is NZ$373 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$373
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Western Museum of Mining and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
"This was a perfect getaway."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Hotel Polaris
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
3150 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is NZ$296 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$296
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,144 reviews)
"Very clean and the shower had a great shower head."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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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 Ghost Town Museum.

Gold Hill Mesa
Old Colorado City which includes signage and street scenes

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.

Old Colorado City
Downtown Colorado Springs showing signage and a statue or sculpture

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.

Downtown Colorado Springs
Ghost Town Museum which includes signage as well as a family

Midland

While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.

Midland
Colorado Springs which includes a fountain, outdoor art and a park

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.

Central Colorado Springs
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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.

Skyway

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