East Colorado Springs Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Discover how Olympic and Paralympic champions are made when you tour this advanced training facility for athletes in numerous disciplines.
The Citadel Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Citadel Mall during your visit to Colorado Springs. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
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.
Things to do
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Old Stage Road Jeep Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Top hotels in East Colorado Springs
The Best VRBO In Colorado Springs. Our Reviews Prove It. Near All The Venues
The house is very nice!!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Close to Garden of the Gods and Mountains!
We enjoyed our stay in this nice cozy cottage! The host replied quickly to my messages, and the place was clean and welcoming.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Best place i have seen in the springs
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
We had wonderful time during our stay, celebrating our 26 th anniversary. We would definitely recommend this resort.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
The staff went above and beyond for our stay and found my sons build a bear he lost by the fire place. We always come back here every spring break.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Wonderful staff. Great breakfast buffet. Clean and comfortable room/beds. Property definitely needs a facelift. Small hot tub. Lots of walking/hills/stairs across expansive property.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East 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.
Middle Shooks Run
Though Middle Shooks Run may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena.
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.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
