East Colorado Springs Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Discover how Olympic and Paralympic champions are made when you tour this advanced training facility for athletes in numerous disciplines.
The Citadel Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Citadel Mall during your visit to Colorado Springs. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
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
Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.
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.
Top hotels in East Colorado Springs
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Vacation
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
The front desk attendant was very kind and helpful. I also enjoyed the clean room and privacy. Overall, very comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
This resort has stunning views, right next to a really cool hiking experience in the Garden of Gods. Overall a good experience but was very disappointed with the amenities. The spa facility is not included with the stay, you have to book services to use the sauna and steam room, which are not co-ed, ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Mining Exchange
Great property. Convenient location, wonderful rooms, great staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
The stay was great and staff was awesome. Biggest complaint was it snowed and there was zero effort to clear sidewalks, close to 5” wet snow.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
Comfy bed, clean and quiet
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Colorado Springs
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.
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.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Northeast Colorado Springs
While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Pulpit Rock Park and Ent Center for the Arts.
