Price is a compact, affordable college-and-energy town that makes a comfortable base for multi-week therapy contracts, with Utah State University Eastern, the excellent Prehistoric Museum, and quick access to Nine Mile Canyon, the San Rafael Swell and Manti‑La Sal National Forest for hiking, biking and scenic drives.
If you want city nights or more dining and shopping options, the larger Utah County area around Spanish Fork — about 68 miles away for weekend trips and errands — is an easy drive for days off.