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 beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Westside

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
It was alkinsa swell
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Over night stay. It was well priced especially for the location and amenities. Rooms were renovated fairly well and were clean. They have a lovely indoor pool open til 10 pm. Free breakfast in the morning was great. There are not servers, but attendants who take your plates and get/tell you where ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Great price for nice room and breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
I personally loved this place for my kiddo! There was lots to do. I do think some things may have been over priced but it was overall a great experience . They literally had the best candy ever !!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Wonderful stay. When an error was made I was upgraded. They clearly take vey good care of their guests. Attention to my needs was always present throughout my stay. Grounds are beautiful and amenities were amazing! While it is pricey, I will return, too amazong to not!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Staff was really accommodating to us and our dog.
Reviewed on 28 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.

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.
