You look like a good fit for WFU ED. Wake’s rolling ED means you can apply as early as August and can apply to another school in case of an unfavorable decision. RD is a crapshoot, but much less so than Vanderbilt or Georgetown.
There is no real town to walk into except for Reynolda Village, which is accessed through a paved nature trail. There are several restaurants, but most of the students drive or take the shuttle off campus to go downtown or the nearby commercial areas.