Toledo is an affordable, walkable Great Lakes city with a surprisingly lively arts and food scene—think the Toledo Museum of Art, riverfront parks, a solid local brewery/coffee culture, easy access to Lake Erie recreation, and neighborhoods that make multi‑week stays comfortable and interesting.
Within about an hour you can reach Ann Arbor for college‑town dining and culture and Detroit for major sports, nightlife and international flights, so you won’t feel isolated between assignments.