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Severance, CO

Severance is a Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The population was 7,683 at the 2020 census. The town is located on the Colorado Eastern Plains, northwest of Greeley, a crossroads of county roads. A post office in Severance has been in operation since 1894. The community was named after David Severance, a pioneer settler. Rocky Mountain oysters, a regional dish, are served at Bruce's Bar, a local landmark. Severance is also the home of KRKA radio, an Air 1 station with a far-reaching signal that can be heard as far away as Denver.

Severance is located at 40°32′07″N 104°51′03″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which, 2 square miles (5.2 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (3.27%) is water.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Severance, with a focus on promoting healthy lifestyles and access to healthcare services. The Spa at Vail Athletic Club offers a serene escape with mountain views and a variety of treatments. The Peaks Resort & Spa is situated in Telluride; this spa combines luxury with the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. The Lodge at Vail Spa located in Vail Village, this spa offers a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body wraps. The Oxford Club Spa is a downtown Denver spa offering a range of treatments and wellness services. The Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club offers a variety of treatments in a stunning setting with views of the Garden of the Gods. Anytime Fitness is another chain with numerous locations in Colorado, Anytime Fitness provides 24/7 access to its facilities and various workout options.
 

Top Sites in Severance, CO: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, The Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Fun, and Greeley Family FunPlex. 
 

Population: 10,581 (2022). Elevation: 4,888′. ZIP code: 80546. Area code: 970. Area: 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2).
 

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What is Severance, Colorado known for?

Hidden on a county road outside the northern Colorado town of Greeley, Severance will forever be famous for perhaps the state's most notorious edible product — the Rocky Mountain oyster. So what is a Rocky Mountain oyster? Let's just say it's a particular part of a bull's anatomy dipped in a variety of spices and fried to perfection. After all, this is the heart of a cattle ranching country. Since 1959 when owner Bruce Ruth began serving Rocky Mountain oysters, Bruce's Bar in Severance has been the place, according to the bar's motto, where the geese fly and the bulls cry.

How did Severance, CO get its name?

Severance is a Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The town is located on the Colorado Eastern Plains, northwest of Greeley, a crossroads of county roads. A post office in Severance has been in operation since 1894. The community was named after David Severance, a pioneer settler.

Is Severance, CO a good place to live?

Severance is a town in Colorado with a population of 8,526. Severance is in Weld County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Severance offers residents a rural feel; most residents own their homes. In Severance, there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Many families and young professionals live in Severance and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Severance are above average.

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Colorado

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The Spa at Vail Athletic Club

The Peaks Resort & Spa

The Lodge at Vail Spa

The Oxford Club Spa

The Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Anytime Fitness

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

The Gardens on Spring Creek

Fort Fun 

Greeley Family FunPlex
 

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