Hartford, Vermont — anchored by the White River Junction village — feels like classic New England with a lively small-city core: breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, art galleries, riverside trails and easy access to hiking and winter sports, so it’s comfortable and interesting for multi-week assignments.
Larger hubs Hanover and Lebanon, NH (home to Dartmouth College and the regional medical center) are a short drive away for more dining, shopping and cultural events, so you won’t be stuck in a nowhere town.