Russellville is a friendly, affordable river-and-bluff college town anchored by Arkansas Tech University with steady campus events, local coffee shops and restaurants—easy to live in for multi‑week stays.
Outdoor life is a highlight—Lake Dardanelle and river access plus nearby trails and scenic Petit Jean State Park make evenings and days off full of hiking, fishing and paddling, and Conway (about 45 miles away) offers more dining, shops and nightlife within a short drive if you want bigger-city options.