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
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Happy Hour Tour Manitou Springs on E-golf cart
Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Old Stage Road Jeep Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Good selection of breakfast and they provide a cook-to-order omlette. Nice interior decoration. Pool is nice too. Only lose a star because housekeeping didn't clean the room and I had to go to front desk to ask for fresh towels. And right after I went to front desk, housekeeping showed up and said ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Lovely stay. It's layout requires a good bit of walking so not great for anyone mobility compromised but otherwise solid.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Breakfast menu was good
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
The staff went above and beyond for our stay and found my sons build a bear he lost by the fire place. We always come back here every spring break.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
This is an exceptional property. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The restaurants serve great food, and the amenities (pools, golf course, and so much more) are world class.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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 Pikes Peak Center.
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 Pioneers Museum while you're in town.
Middle Shooks Run
Though Middle Shooks Run may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena.
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs City Auditorium 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.
