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
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore 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.
Westside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Stayed a few nights with a family of 5. The suite was ideal to give everyone plenty of sleeping room. We caught a local swim meet which means early mornings. The breakfast ladies were awesome and let us gather some food before they opened which is much appreciated. Guys at the front desk were helpful ...
Reviewed on 2025/10/22
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
The stay was good. Nice clean room.
Reviewed on 2025/10/31
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
The omelet station is great. There needs to be more lighting in the dining area though... very dark. The fitness center is good although I wish it opened before 5:30 am. I appreciate a Kurig in the room. I have stayed at the Academy Hotel a few times and will continue to book there when in Colorado ...
Reviewed on 2025/10/31
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Enjoyed our stay at Spark. Everything was great!
Reviewed on 2025/10/31
Hotel Polaris
Great new hotel! Nice touches in the room, very modern. Views and outlets at the hotel are great. Staff is very helpful and plenty of parking. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 2025/10/29
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Easy parking, great wine options!
Reviewed on 2025/10/26
Other neighborhoods 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
Now a tourist area, Old Colorado City boasts a shopping district with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, as well as attractions like Simpich Showcase and Magic Town at The Michael Garman Museum and Gallery.
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Central Colorado Springs
While visiting Central Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Pikes Peak Center.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.
Westside, CO
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak
- US Air Force Academy
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Peterson Air Force Base
- Cave of the Winds
- Seven Falls
- Broadmoor World Arena
- Glen Eyrie Castle
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
- Broadmoor Golf Club
- Manitou Incline
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space
- U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
- Double Eagle Casino
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Memorial Hospital Central
- Monument Valley Park
- Norris Penrose Event Center
- Focus on the Family Welcome Center
