Midland
Colorado Springs
Popular places to visit
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Explore the lovely green spaces of Red Rock Canyon Open Space and also enjoy the hiking trails in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Ghost Town Museum
See the antique boomtowns set up by gold prospectors and eventually abandoned at this immersive historical museum.
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.
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.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Happy Hour Tour Manitou Springs on E-golf cart
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
Top hotels in Midland
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
The staff was great. Hotel is beautiful but rooms are a little outdated. Was very disappointed because the information regarding the hotel amenities were incorrect online and when we checked in the pool was already closed. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
clean room, great staff, good breakfast
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
It's a brand new place so is clean. breakfast is a grab and go. We only stay for 2 nights
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Safe place
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
It will be nice once the renovation is complete. However, right now it's in a mess. Staff explained completely but still quite inconvenient. Especially the free drink area as the alcohol was a 3 at best. Once renovation is complete, I'm sure it will be nice.
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
The property is beautiful and the resort is wonderful. And the view! Plenty of things to do but if you want to use the pool or hot tub you have to walk through the large lobby in your suit to get to it, so we unfortunately chose not to for that reason (busy resort with a lot of people and children ...
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midland
Old Colorado City
Visitors highly recommend Old Colorado City for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Simpich Showcase Theatre while you're in town.
Gold Hill Mesa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gold Hill Mesa and surrounding area, you can visit Norris Penrose Event Center and Pikes Peak Center.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Manitou Springs Historic District
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
