Lincoln, Illinois is a friendly, walkable Midwestern county seat with a historic downtown, riverfront parks, small museums and a steady calendar of local events—comfortable and affordable for multi‑week travel‑therapist stays with plenty of short‑term rental and dining options.
For bigger nights out, hospitals or airport connections, Springfield (about 31–33 miles) and Bloomington‑Normal (about 32 miles) are each roughly a 30–40 minute drive, giving you easy access to more dining, shopping and cultural options.