Frankfort, Kentucky is a compact, walkable state capital with a charming historic downtown, riverfront parks, local restaurants and breweries, and an affordable, relaxed vibe that makes multi-week travel therapy stays comfortable and pleasant.
For bigger-city options, Lexington (≈30 miles) and Louisville (≈50 miles) are easy drives for dining, nightlife, larger medical centers and airports, and the nearby Bourbon Trail/distillery visits give you plenty of weekend escapes.