Westside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

5/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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
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
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

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

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

AU$26
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & 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
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs

Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs

AU$138
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs
Ride Manitou Spring's a Guided E-Bike Tour

Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods

AU$168
per adult
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
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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$189 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$189
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (939 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Very helpful"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central by IHG
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$164 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$164
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (3,541 reviews)
"Rooms bathroom had scrapped up paint job but outside of that the room was fine."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
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$112 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$112
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,513 reviews)
"The hotel was convenient to where I wanted to be in Colorado springs visiting friends. The check-in was very efficient. The pool was an outdoor pool."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 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$256 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$256
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Western Museum of Mining and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
"Hotel très moderne et j’ai réservé dans celui-ci car Expédia me proposait un très bon prix. La chambre spacieuse, moderne et très propre. Literie très confortable. Etant limitée en anglais je n’ai pas pu demander mon surclassement qui était possible avec l’application mais pour une nuit cela ne nous ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Hotel Polaris
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$98 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$98
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,021 reviews)
"Clean room, comfy bed & pillows, good breakfast options & friendly staff. Would recommend Spark by Hilton."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

4 out of 5
3320 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$577 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$577
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,018 reviews)
"This property is truly amazing one of the most beautiful resorts that I’ve ever experienced in Colorado and there have been many… I would certainly return for another visit. The staff is outstanding. The scenery is just beyond words. It is certainly a resort that takes pride in what amenities it ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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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 Pikes Peak Center are top sights worth seeing.

Central Colorado Springs
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Skyway

If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.

Skyway

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