Phenix City is an affordable, friendly riverfront community on the Chattahoochee River with easy access to basic amenities, parks, casual dining and outdoor recreation — quiet evenings make it comfortable for multi‑week stays while nearby river and trail options keep weekends interesting.
Just across the river is Columbus, GA — a short drive away with a lively downtown, museums, breweries and Fort Benning nearby — and Auburn (a university town) sits within about an hour for more nightlife and weekend options.