Lexington is a charming, historic, leafy suburb with a walkable center, good restaurants and coffee shops, regular farmers’ market, plentiful parks and trails (including the Minuteman Bikeway) — a comfortable, interesting place to spend multiple-week assignments rather than feeling stuck.
Boston and Cambridge are a short drive or MBTA trip away, giving you easy access to major museums, theaters, universities, professional sports and a wide range of nightlife and dining when you want bigger-city options.