within/in walking distance
idiom
: not very far : close enough to reach by walking
Her house is within walking distance.
—often + ofHer job is within walking distance of her school.
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Those who love fashion should prioritize heading to the famous shopping district of Cary Street, where shops like Bygones Vintage and the nearby Blue Bones Vintage are within walking distance of boutiques and cafes.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
The hotel itself is within walking distance of dozens of high end shops, including Selfridge’s, the historic department store, and Bond Street which is loaded with designer boutiques.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Hotel Las Casas de la Judería Córdoba Most of Córdoba’s main tourist attractions are within walking distance of Hotel Las Casas de la Judería Córdoba.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
The Swan Reserve is also within walking distance of Disney's Boardwalk, with restaurants, shops, and nightlife venues.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
The hotel itself is within walking distance of dozens of high end shops, including Selfridge’s, the historic department store, and Bond Street which is loaded with designer boutiques.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Hotel Las Casas de la Judería Córdoba Most of Córdoba’s main tourist attractions are within walking distance of Hotel Las Casas de la Judería Córdoba.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
The Swan Reserve is also within walking distance of Disney's Boardwalk, with restaurants, shops, and nightlife venues.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
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