Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Activities
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak Phantom: Specters of Colorado Springs Ghost Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. We paid for the mountain view, and it was stunning! The room was comfortable and clean, and the staff was very friendly. The indoor pool was freezing, but our 10-year-old was still able to enjoy it. We spent our time in the hot tub! It was in a quiet ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Breakfast buffet was great. Staff was superb. But unfortunately the room was mediocre and looked to be falling apart. The mini fridge was unplugged so we were unable to use it as it took 24 hours to get cold. We also had problems with our tv but staff was quick to fix it but they advertise more than ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Good location, friendly staff, and clean rooms
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
Everything was good . Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Outdoors area is nice, the rooms weren’t fully sealed under the walls meaning bugs were able to get in.
Reviewed on 14 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.
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 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, North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.
