Colchester is a charming, quiet New England town with a walkable village center, easy access to parks, lakes and trails, and a relaxed pace that makes multi‑week clinical rotations feel restorative rather than isolating. Local cafés, markets and community events let you settle in quickly and live like a local while enjoying comfortable short‑term housing options.
Within short drives you can reach Hartford for museums and dining, the Mystic–New London shoreline for maritime attractions and beaches, and the big entertainment complexes at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods for nightlife and events.