Midland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Explore the lovely green spaces of Red Rock Canyon Open Space and also enjoy the hiking trails in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Ghost Town Museum
Explore this replica of Colorado's 19th century boomtowns, which features old-time jails, pharmacies and residences in a Wild West atmosphere.
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
Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway
Pikes Peak Phantom: Specters of Colorado Springs Ghost Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Midland Hotel Deals
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Tried to eat a meal during the week and found out they did did not have a cook that night. The person that opened the dining room did not when they would have a cook. They did have one on the weekend. The Wi-Fi was not very strong. The front desk said to reconnect and maybe we would get a strong ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
clean room, great staff, good breakfast
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
It's a brand new place so is clean. breakfast is a grab and go. We only stay for 2 nights
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Loved the mountain view
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
Staff and bartenders were very friendly. Rooms smelled bad. We called and made sure the pool was going to be open during our stay but they closed it a day early.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
The property is beautiful and the resort is wonderful. And the view! Plenty of things to do but if you want to use the pool or hot tub you have to walk through the large lobby in your suit to get to it, so we unfortunately chose not to for that reason (busy resort with a lot of people and children ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midland
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.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
Manitou Springs Historic District
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
