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
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
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
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
The staff was great from check-in to breakfast and checking out. Only issue was the television didn’t work. Location was just what we needed for our activities. Price through Expedia was a great price point. Thank you.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Breakfast was good friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Beautiful grounds, great service, restaurant was really good with beautiful views!!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
very satisficed!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
Very friendly staff. Clean room. Comfortable bed. Also appreciate the large desk and the kitchen set-up. The parking lot was well-lit and I felt safe going to my car to get a forgotten item after dark. Was a great stay for the money.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Polaris
This hotel is breathtaking and offers an abundance of amenities! For us we needed a dog friendly hotel and this one exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend. We were just travelling thru but now we plan on coming back this way so we can stay another night.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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, 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.
