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
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.
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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Hotel Polaris
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
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 Ghost Town Museum.
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
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.
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.
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak
- US Air Force Academy
- Broadmoor World Arena
- Cave of the Winds
- Glen Eyrie Castle
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Manitou Incline
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space
- Double Eagle Casino
- Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Monument Valley Park
- Memorial Park
- Norris Penrose Event Center
- Focus on the Family Welcome Center
- Chapel Hills Mall
- The Brass Ass Casino