Phenix City, perched on the Chattahoochee River across from Columbus, offers an affordable, low‑stress base for multi‑week assignments with a growing riverfront, parks, local eateries and short commutes—so you’re unlikely to be stuck somewhere boring.
Weekends are interesting thanks to nearby Columbus (RiverWalk, museums, vibrant dining and Fort Benning amenities) and college‑town Auburn for lively restaurants, events and sports—both within about an hour’s drive.