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
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
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.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Luxury Jeep Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Room was clean and spacious. Had great views of the mountains. Perfect place to stay for downtown, old Colorado city, garden of the gods as well as Manitou.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Clean rooms. Great atmosphere. friendly. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Clean, comfortable, spotless rooms. Restaurant served average meals options. They messed up my breakfast order twice!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Great staff
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
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Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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 Pikes Peak Center 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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
