Mishawaka is a lively, affordable riverfront small city with a walkable downtown, plentiful parks and trails, local breweries and restaurants, and regular community events—an inviting, low-stress home base for multi-week travel therapists who want easy access to outdoor recreation and a friendly Midwestern vibe.
Minutes from the larger hub of South Bend (Notre Dame sports, expanded dining, arts and medical centers) and nearby Elkhart for bigger shopping and events, you’ll have weekend options and city amenities without feeling stuck.