Norwich is a compact, historic New England city at the confluence of two rivers with a walkable downtown of cafés, local breweries, theaters and riverfront parks—an affordable, lively base for multi‑week travel‑therapy stints that feels like a real place to live rather than a stopover.
For bigger-city options and weekend escapes you’re a short drive from coastal New London (ferries, seafood), Hartford (museums and larger healthcare networks) and New Haven (college culture and notable dining).