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Forest Home in Ithaca is a picturesque neighborhood situated along Fall Creek, surrounded by Cornell University’s botanical gardens and golf course. This historic district is known for its unique homes, including a mix of farmhouse, Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and bungalow styles. The neighborhood's winding one- and two-lane roads and historic single-lane bridges add to its charm.
Forest Home Park offers walking paths and picnic areas by the creek, while the nearby Cornell Botanic Gardens provide 150 acres of specialty gardens. Schools in the area include Boynton Middle School and Ithaca High School, both with high ratings. Local attractions include the Cornell Concert Series, Fuertes Observatory and the Cornell Dairy Bar. Shopping and dining options are plentiful, with DeWitt Mall and Ithaca Commons just 2.5 miles away, featuring shops, art galleries, and restaurants like Simeon’s American Bistro.
The neighborhood is car-dependent; Forest Home Drive as the main thoroughfare, and is located 2.5 miles from downtown Ithaca and under 3 miles from Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.
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