DuBois, PA feels like a livable small city—affordable, walkable downtown with local restaurants, breweries and community events, plus easy access to outdoor options (hiking, fishing, state forests and lakes) that make multi-week stays pleasant and varied.
If you want bigger-city options within a short drive, State College (Penn State’s college town) and Altoona are each roughly an hour away and provide collegiate nightlife, cultural events, larger dining/shopping choices and convenient transit options.