Midland Travel Guide

Colorado Springs

I cannot get enough of these beautiful red rocks. There are many different rock formations in this area.#trovember #outdoors #coloradosprings #colorado #redrocks #reflections
I cannot get enough of these beautiful red rocks. There are many different rock formations in this area.#trovember #outdoors #coloradosprings #colorado #redrocks #reflections
Red Rock Canyon is a good place to go hiking with big red rocks to look at and climb!
Another great place to explore near Colorado Springs. Great views and all. #mountains #scenery #colorado #nature #hiking
Red Rock Canyon Open Space is a 789-acre city park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's situated on the west side of the city, adjacent to Manitou Springs and south of U.S. Route 24. The trails are wide, easy to traverse and range from short even loops to longer moderate incline trails around the perimeter of the park. Bikes, horses, and dogs (on leash) are all welcome.

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I cannot get enough of these beautiful red rocks. There are many different rock formations in this area.#trovember #outdoors #coloradosprings #colorado #redrocks #reflections

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Red Rock Canyon Open Space and also enjoy the hiking trails in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Ghost Town Museum featuring signage as well as a family

Ghost Town Museum

See the antique boomtowns set up by gold prospectors and eventually abandoned at this immersive historical museum.

Ghost Town Museum
Garden of the Gods showing mountains and tranquil scenes

Garden of the Gods

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

5/5(7 reviews)

The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.

Pikes Peak
US Air Force Academy showing modern architecture

US Air Force Academy

5/5(2 reviews)

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 showing 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

Things to do

1 Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

£27
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Foothills, History, and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour

£99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

£47
per adult
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

£22
per traveller
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Old Stage Road Jeep Tour

£69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Old Stage Road Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour

£77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
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Top hotels in Midland

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 £65 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
£65
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,877 reviews)
Such a friendly staff and tasty breakfast! This hotel has a great ambiance but rooms need just a little updating in the bathrooms.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £46 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
£46
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,719 reviews)
Everything was clean and the staff were very professional.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

4.5 out of 5
3320 Mesa Rd Colorado Springs CO
The price is £206 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
£206
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Beautiful room.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

3 out of 5
201 East Kiowa Ave Colorado Springs CO
The price is £81 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
£81
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,223 reviews)
Very clean spacious room , right in the heart of downtown with bars just a short walking distance and breakfast buffet , the best buffet post pandemic i had in the last couple of years Definitely recommend anf will stay here next time I am in Colorado Springs

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel

The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4 S Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO
The price is £77 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£77
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,125 reviews)
I had a great time. The staff and food was wonderful. I recommend it to anyone that visits Colorado Springs.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
Hotel Polaris

Hotel Polaris

4.5 out of 5
8989 N Gate Blvd Colorado Springs CO
The price is £150 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
£150
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Western Museum of Mining and Industry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (641 reviews)
Spotless and beautiful

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hotel Polaris
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Other neighbourhoods around Midland

Old Colorado City which includes signage and street scenes

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
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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 Pikes Peak Center.

Gold Hill Mesa
Sunset in the springs

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.

Westside
Looking down at Garden of the Gods from the Palmer Red Rock trail.

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
Where you can get Maté out of bombilla and everything! Cozy, woodsy, coffee shop run by people of the 12 tribes religion. If you're interested in learning about a small religion, they are usually quite keen to talk about it. Bonus, it's open 24/6 just in case you're fienin for some midnight maté. #hometown #hotdrinks #colorado

Manitou Springs Historic District

Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.

Manitou Springs Historic District
The Siamese Twins Trail is an easy 1 mile roundtrip, with less than a 150 foot rise. There is a unique view of Pikes Peak through the natural window of the twins.

West Colorado Springs

While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.

West Colorado Springs

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