Port Jervis is a scenic riverside town at the NY–NJ–PA tri‑state border with a compact, walkable downtown, easy access to the Delaware River, rail‑trails and hiking, plus a friendly local dining scene—an affordable, low‑stress base that works well for multi‑week assignments where evenings and weekends are outdoorsy and relaxing.
Within about an hour to 90 minutes you can reach New York City for big‑city culture and Poughkeepsie/Beacon in the Hudson Valley for restaurants, galleries and the Walkway Over the Hudson, so quiet weekdays pair nicely with varied weekend options.