Southeast Colorado Springs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide




Visit Southeast Colorado Springs
Popular places to visit

National Museum of World War II Aviation
See restored World War II bombers and hear about the role of combat planes in one of the biggest conflicts of the last century.

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.
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 Southeast Colorado Springs Hotel Deals

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
Normal conditions. Safe. Great staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Tru By Hilton Colorado Springs Airport
Very clean room
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport
Staff was very friendly. Hotel is older but comfortable, room was large. Pool area smelled like rotten fish and night time was extremely loud.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Home2 Suites By Hilton Colorado Springs Airport
Nice room, clean facility, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Quality Inn Colorado Springs Airport
Beds were really comfy, breakfast was ok. After a long day of travel was looking forward to sitting in hot tub. Sadly no towels available. Asked at front desk and they’re were none available. I didn’t want to use the one from my room because I wanted a shower after
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hyatt House Colorado Springs Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Colorado Springs

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.

East Colorado Springs
While visiting East Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and The Citadel Mall.

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 Fine Arts Center while you're in town.

Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Southwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Southwest Colorado Springs, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Ghost Town Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

