Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Garden of the Gods
Experience the majesty and drama of Colorado’s natural landscape as you make your way through this vast city park.
Pikes Peak
Tramp, bike or ride the train to the summit of this popular peak – right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
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.
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.
Activities
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Old Stage Road Jeep Tour
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Staff was courteous. Room was dusty but we let it go for housekeeping next day. Turns out they only do full service every 3 days. We were there for 10 days. In those 10 days, toilet was never cleaned, room never dusted. Ice bucket plastic bag never replaced after 1st use. Common hallways not vacuumed, ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Staff, cleanliness. Parking
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
An absolutely beautiful facility. We only booked for two nights and had to extend it for one more night because we loved it so much. The location is outstanding. The service was impeccable. We hope to come back soon.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Very clean spacious room , right in the heart of downtown with bars just a short walking distance and breakfast buffet , the best buffet post pandemic i had in the last couple of years Definitely recommend anf will stay here next time I am in Colorado Springs
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
I had a great time. The staff and food was wonderful. I recommend it to anyone that visits Colorado Springs.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Polaris
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Very clean. Could do without all the extra fees and taxes
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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, Bear Creek Nature Center and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.
