<p>Actually that’s untrue. I am actually a student here and can tell you that while there is not much within walking distance, there is a shopping center literally RIGHT off campus with some good local cafes/restaurants and shopping, and I know of people who’ve walked there before (on multiple occasions).</p>
<p>Not within walking distance, if not having a car is an issue, Carytown (which is on the way into the actual “city”) is the major shopping/restaurant/bar street and there are shuttles that run there on the weekends and also the public city bus system which if you’re a student here, UR provides you with a free pass for. My friend and I actually took the bus into the city today.</p>