Arnold is a quiet, affordable St. Louis suburb with comfortable residential neighborhoods, local shops and restaurants, and the everyday conveniences that make multi‑week therapy contracts feel settled instead of isolating. Its low‑stress pace is ideal for relaxing off‑hours while still having basics close by.
You’re roughly a 20–25 minute drive from downtown St. Louis — museums, pro sports, robust dining and nightlife — plus easy access to outdoor recreation along the Meramec River and nearby state parks, so city culture and nature escapes are both within reach.