Wellington is a friendly, low-cost Texas Panhandle county seat (pop. ~1,900) with a compact downtown, local cafes, community events and wide-open prairie scenery—quiet, safe and easy to enjoy during multi-week stays where downtime feels restorative rather than boring.
When you want more options, Altus, OK (about 52 miles) offers bigger retail, a regional airport and more restaurants, and Pampa (about 63 miles) adds additional dining, shopping and entertainment for easy day trips or weekend escapes.