Dickinson wraps surprising variety into a small-city package — a walkable downtown with craft breweries and restaurants, a world‑class dinosaur museum, regular summer concerts and festivals, and reliable grocery, medical and airport access that make multi‑week stays comfortable and interesting for a travel therapist.
For easy weekend escapes, the tourist town of Medora and scenic Theodore Roosevelt National Park are only about 35–37 miles away, so stunning badlands hikes, wildlife viewing and outdoor programming are an easy drive from town.