Glen Allen is a leafy, convenient suburb north of Richmond that works great as a multi‑week home base—quiet, walkable neighborhoods with parks, trails, a growing dining and brewery scene, ample shopping and short‑term rental options, so you won’t feel stuck or bored between shifts.
You’re also only about a 20–30 minute drive from downtown Richmond for museums, festivals and nightlife, and roughly 70 miles from Charlottesville for UVA‑town culture, wineries and Blue Ridge outdoor escapes.