Weld district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Severance

Severance is a town in Weld district, Colorado, United States, home to about 3,697 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fort Collins Colorado Temple (20 km), Boyd Lake State Park (23 km) and Spring Park (24 km).

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Severance at a glance

Location
Weld district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 3,697
Coordinates
40.5241° N, 104.8511° W
Places within 50 km
69 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Severance

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Severance: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Severance

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Severance. The closest is Arthur's Rock (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Severance

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Severance. The closest is Franklin Lake (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Severance

16 museums within 100 km of Severance. The closest is Lee Maxwell Washing Machine Museum (8 km); the best-known is Fort Collins Museum of Discovery (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Severance

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Severance. The closest is Prospect Ponds Natural Area (19 km); the best-known is Lory State Park (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Severance

12 churches within 100 km of Severance. The closest is Faith United Church of Windsor (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Severance

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Severance. The closest is Fallen Officers Memorial (19 km); the best-known is Fort Collins Colorado Temple (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Severance

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Severance
  2. 1 km Franklin Lake · lake, Weld
  3. 1 km Swanson Lake · lake, Weld
  4. 24 km Boyd Lake State Park · lake, Larimer
  5. 8 km Fort Collins Colorado Temple · fort, Larimer
  6. 10 km Spring Park · park, Larimer
  7. 24 km Back to Severance

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How to reach Severance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Severance by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints453Arthur's Rock (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3750Franklin Lake (1 km)
    Museums1216Lee Maxwell Washing Machine Museum (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Prospect Ponds Natural Area (19 km)
    Churches212Faith United Church of Windsor (9 km)
    Forts & heritage910Fallen Officers Memorial (19 km)
    Other attractions17Blue Arena (18 km)
    Parks15Spring Park (24 km)
    Waterfalls13Horsetooth Falls (33 km)
    Buddhist sites01Great Stupa of Dharmakaya Reliquary (78 km)

    Severance: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Severance?

    Fort Collins Colorado Temple (fort, about 20 km), Franklin Lake (lake, about 1 km), Swanson Lake (lake, about 2 km), Boyd Lake State Park (lake, about 23 km), Spring Park (park, about 24 km), Angel Lake Dam (dam, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Severance?

    69 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Severance?

    Arthur's Rock, about 36 km by road; Horsetooth Mountain (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Severance?

    Franklin Lake, about 1 km by road; Swanson Lake (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Severance?

    Lee Maxwell Washing Machine Museum, about 8 km by road; A.J. Eaton & Carriage House Museum (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Severance?

    Start in Severance, visit Franklin Lake, then Swanson Lake, then Boyd Lake State Park, then Fort Collins Colorado Temple, then Spring Park, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Severance?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Severance

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