Troy, Ohio feels like a compact, livable small city with a walkable historic square, local breweries and restaurants, 26 parks (365 acres) for trails and outdoor downtime, plus year‑round community events like the Strawberry Festival and Tour de Donut—easy to enjoy during multi‑week contracts without feeling stuck.
You’re also only about 20 miles (≈25 minutes) from Dayton for bigger arts, medical and airport options and roughly 68 miles (≈1–1.25 hours) from Cincinnati for major‑city dining and entertainment, so a short drive opens many more weekend possibilities.