Westside Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
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.
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.
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
The hotel was fine, the staff was pleasant and the room had everything i needed and it was ckean. What I don' like is Expedia asking for reviews all the time.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Vacation
Reviewed on 8 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
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Great and comfortable hotel!
Reviewed on 8 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 Mining Exchange
Great property. Convenient location, wonderful rooms, great staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
