Lindale is a friendly East Texas town of about 6,000 people with a classic Main Street, local history, and an active music-and-food vibe (country star Miranda Lambert is among its notable natives), so multi-week stays feel comfortable, walkable and community-oriented rather than boring.
You’re also close to bigger hubs: Tyler is roughly 10 miles away for hospitals, restaurants and nightlife, and Longview is about a 40–50 minute (~44‑mile) drive for more shopping, arts and events—both well under 75 miles.