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.
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.
Pikes Peak
Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.
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
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
The staff was over the top at check in! It was nice to have a very personal able gentleman at the desk. Rooms were clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
nice hotel
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Great staff. Amazing views.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Hotel Polaris
Amazing facilities, great food and the rooms are so cozy!
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
everything was great very nice and helpful staff
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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 Fine Arts Center 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 Fine Arts Center.
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, Bear Creek Nature Center and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
