Westside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Ryan Carlos
Photo by Ryan Carlos
Photo by Born To Roam
Photo by Born To Roam

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

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.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.

Pikes Peak
US Air Force Academy which includes modern architecture

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.

US Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

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.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Seven Falls

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.

Seven Falls
Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds

Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.

Cave of the Winds

Activities

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$38
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

AU$1,069
per traveller
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

AU$26
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

AU$304
per adult
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

AU$197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours
Jeep Tour - Pikes Peak or Bust

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

AU$252
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour
See all activities in Colorado Springs

Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG

2.5 out of 5
105 North Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$262 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$262
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (914 reviews)
"Room smelled like mildew coming from air conditioner. Mostly thinking of other HI Express when comparing this one. Just didn’t seem to be as fresh in the room. It was largely ok for what we needed. Also couldn’t apply IHG points since we didn’t book through HI. That seems wrong."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

2.5 out of 5
7245 Commerce Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$127 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$127
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and the lobby was nice but the hallways and upper floors"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

2.5 out of 5
555 W Garden Of Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$149 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$149
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,372 reviews)
"Great location. Right next to everything."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Hotel Polaris

Hotel Polaris

4.5 out of 5
8989 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$313 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$313
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Western Museum of Mining and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (280 reviews)
"Modern and stylish, pool too small for size of property and rooms"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Hotel Polaris
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

3.5 out of 5
8110 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$195 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$195
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,522 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious and the pool was great!!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
3150 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$257 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$257
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,179 reviews)
"Location was great. Breakfast was really good. I’d stay here again for sure."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
See all 2,933 properties in Westside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Westside

Default Image

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 Ghost Town Museum.

Gold Hill Mesa
Old Colorado City which includes street scenes and signage

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.

Old Colorado City
Downtown Colorado Springs which includes signage and a statue or sculpture

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.

Downtown Colorado Springs
Ghost Town Museum featuring signage as well as a family

Midland

While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.

Midland
Colorado Springs which includes a garden, outdoor art and a fountain

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.

Central Colorado Springs
Default Image

Skyway

If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Skyway

Westside Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: