Westside
Colorado Springs



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
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.

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
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Things to do

Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission

1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Top hotels in Westside

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Breakfast and having a restaurant on premises
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
clean room
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Great staff, gorgeous view, highly recommend. Will be back!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Our stay was wonderful. The hotel was clean and quiet. I would recommend and stay here in the future.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Location was good for all the apartment looking we were doing for our daughter … easy to get in and out ~
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Hotel Polaris
Everyone was very nice. The staff kept the room clean. The chairs, sofa, and bed were comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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 Ghost Town Museum.

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.

Downtown Colorado Springs
Travelers come to Downtown Colorado Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pikes Peak Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum while you're in town.

Central Colorado Springs
While visiting Central Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.

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.
