Southwest Colorado Springs Travel Guide
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Visit Southwest Colorado Springs
Popular places to visit

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.

Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun
Find out about the history of Colorado Springs when you take a trip to Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.

World Figure Skating Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at World Figure Skating Museum in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its 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.
Top hotels in Southwest Colorado Springs

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Nice facility
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs South AP
Yes
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Broadmoor
Beautiful place great service
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Colorado Springs
Clean rooms, kind staff, nice pool area.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs South
Room was cozy and front desk staff was very helpful!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Colorado Springs South
Why charge for parking
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Colorado Springs

Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park 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 Ghost Town Museum, 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.

Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
