Fitchburg offers an affordable, walkable small‑city base with a resurgent downtown, a thriving arts scene anchored by the Fitchburg Art Museum, solid local restaurants and breweries, plus quick access to hiking, skiing and scenic trails at nearby Mount Wachusett.
For bigger‑city options you’ll be within roughly 25–50 miles of Worcester, Lowell and Boston, so weekend trips, regional flights and more nightlife or cultural offerings are an easy drive while still enjoying a pleasant place to live and work for several weeks.