Newport is a compact, friendly river town on the White River with a walkable downtown, affordable short-term housing, easy access to fishing, boating and local festivals—ideal for travel therapists who want low-stress evenings and outdoor escapes between shifts. Expect strong community vibes, small independent restaurants and coffee shops, and enough weekend activities to make multi-week contracts feel comfortable and even restorative.
Within short drives you can reach Batesville (about 29 miles) for college‑town dining and services and Jonesboro (about 43 miles) for bigger shopping, hospitals and nightlife, so you won’t feel stuck.