Cedar Falls is a lively, walkable college town anchored by the University of Northern Iowa with a compact downtown of restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, arts venues and riverside trails—ideal for travel therapists who want safe neighborhoods, easy social life and outdoor recreation during multi‑week assignments.
Nearby Waterloo adds extra dining and services just minutes away, and Cedar Rapids — about an hour (≈60–65 miles) — offers larger museums, an airport and a fuller events/food scene so you won’t feel stuck on longer stays.