Bradford, PA feels like a lively small city — a college-town vibe around the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, a compact downtown with restaurants, breweries and the Zippo/Case Museum, plus easy access to forests, trails, fishing and winter sports that make multi-week stays comfortable and actually enjoyable.
For bigger-weekend options, Jamestown, NY (about 35 miles) and Erie (roughly 65–75 miles) give you more restaurants, shopping, regional flights and cultural events within a reasonable drive.