East Colorado Springs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Discover how Olympic and Paralympic champions are made when you tour this advanced training facility for athletes in numerous disciplines.
The Citadel Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Citadel Mall during your visit to Colorado Springs. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
Garden of the Gods
Experience the rugged cliffs, grassy plains and intriguing red rock formations that have earned this park a reputation for resembling the Wild West.
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.
Activities
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak Phantom: Specters of Colorado Springs Ghost Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Our pick of the best East Colorado Springs Hotel Deals
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
"We enjoyed a homelike experience. Staff was incredibly polite, helpful and laid back. It's was memorial Day weekend so it was quite busy. The decor is absolutely amazing; but at the same time the entire pool area courtyard needs a cleaning. The trees real and artificial have collected Alot of dust. ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
"The facility is great clean staff very helpful Breakfast was delicious scrambled were exceptional. Shout out to the cook. Safe area We were very pleased."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
"Front desk and cleaning staff were kind and helpful. Building itself could use some updates. The soap/lotion/bodywash/Shampoo/conditioner worked great and SMELLED AMAZING"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
"Great place great breakfast!!!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
"Front desk woman at check in was wonderful!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
"The location was convenient and staff very attentive. The bathroom and air conditioning a little dated. Coffee in the room was great. Wish there was water or coffee in the lobby. The ice machines did not have a water option So sink water was it."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East Colorado Springs
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and ANA Money Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Northeast Colorado Springs
While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Ent Center for the Arts and Colorado Springs House of Bounce.
