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.
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 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.
Activities
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Old Stage Road Jeep Tour
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Have stayed here now over 6x and will continue
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Location great and the room was clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
The room was beautiful as well as the views, staff were helpful and accommodating. I definitely plan to go again
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
Checked in loved the hot tub hours but once we got there the water was dirty lukewarm and jets didn’t work much. Super disappointing as we chose hotel for the hot tub. Sign on mirror says they change sheets and towels daily, no one ever came, I called for sheets and towels to make the bed myself ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Mining Exchange
Great place to stay, very clean, and the staff are amazing.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Polaris
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
