WaKeeney is a quiet, affordable county seat on I‑70 that makes a pleasant base for multi‑week travel‑therapy stays — friendly small‑town life with easy access to outdoor recreation like Cedar Bluff Reservoir/State Park, the Smoky Valley Scenic Byway, and local draws such as Shiloh Vineyard and seasonal community events.
When you want more dining, shopping or services, regional hubs Hays (≈34 miles) and Russell (≈60 miles) are both under 75 miles for easy day or evening drives, so you get quiet weeks in WaKeeney with bigger‑city options close by.