Northgate 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 Northgate
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
Drury Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs Near the Air Force Academy
Great place
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Colorado Springs North/Air Force Academy
Staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around Northgate
Briargate
While visiting Briargate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Focus on the Family Welcome Center.
Black Forest
If you're spending some time in Black Forest, Black Forest Section 16 and Forest Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
East Colorado Springs
While visiting East Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Patty Jewett Golf Course.
