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.
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.
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 Westside
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Staff, cleanliness. Parking
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
The cottage was amazing. Staff was incredible. The views and fireplace were top tier
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
It was a really nice hotel inside, The restaurant had great food, our room had a great view.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Clean and big rooms, good breakfast and really nice place overall.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Polaris
Clean room and great customer service
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 Ghost Town Museum.
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 Fine Arts Center 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 Fine Arts Center 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.
