Westside Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
Popular places to visit
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Colorado Springs. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.
Pikes Peak
Explore Pikes Peak, a popular spot to commune with nature in Cascade, and enjoy the mountain views. Amble around this romantic area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
US Air Force Academy
Explore the campus of US Air Force Academy, a top university in USAF Academy. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo during your travels in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.
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.
Cave of the Winds
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave of the Winds and also enjoy the hiking trails in Cascade. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Good selection of breakfast and they provide a cook-to-order omlette. Nice interior decoration. Pool is nice too. Only lose a star because housekeeping didn't clean the room and I had to go to front desk to ask for fresh towels. And right after I went to front desk, housekeeping showed up and said ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Garden of the Gods is a beautiful property. We’d like to thank Sara for making us feel welcome and for her kindness and warmth! All of the amenities were well kept and the restaurant is excellent. Our room was spacious with a fantastic view. We look forward to staying here again.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Breakfast menu was good
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
The staff went above and beyond for our stay and found my sons build a bear he lost by the fire place. We always come back here every spring break.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
This is an exceptional property. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The restaurants serve great food, and the amenities (pools, golf course, and so much more) are world class.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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.
Middle Shooks Run
Though Middle Shooks Run may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena.
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.
