Morehead is a friendly Appalachian college town centered on Morehead State University, with a compact downtown of cafes, live music and local restaurants plus easy access to outdoor recreation at Cave Run Lake and Daniel Boone National Forest—comfortable and interesting for multi‑week travel-therapy stays.
For bigger-city options, Lexington is about 64 miles away and offers major shopping, an international airport, museums and a lively dining/nightlife scene.