Lancaster, Ohio is a welcoming mid‑sized town with a walkable historic downtown of independent restaurants, coffee shops, small theaters, galleries and Victorian‑era architecture—an easy, characterful place to enjoy several weeks of work without feeling like you’re trapped.
It’s a great base for outdoor trails and community events, with quick drives to Columbus for big‑city entertainment and to Zanesville or Newark for extra dining and weekend options, so downtime feels varied and doable.