Forest Hills is a beautiful neighborhood located in northwest D.C. This area is highly desired and it is commonly called Van Ness, due to the nearest metro station. The borders of this neighborhood include Broad Branch Road to the north, the Smithsonian's National Zoo to the south and Connecticut Ave. to the west.
Forest Hills is a vast piece of land in D.C. that offers a variety of housing options: luxurious condominiums, cooperatives, single family homes and multi million-dollar estates surrounded by large lots characterized by spectacular vegetation formed by tall trees. Forest Hills also is home to numerous embassies. The center of the Forest Hills neighbor is represented by the Van Ness Centre, which is comprised of four high-rise buildings, various retailers, neighborhood restaurants and services.
The University of the District of Columbia is also located in Forest Hills and is the only public university in the Nation's capital.
Forest Hills is a nature lovers dream! Nestled between Rock Creek Park and the National Zoo, numerous trails and parks are available for avid runners, bikers, walkers and residents with dogs.
Amenities galore are available for residents of Forest Hills. Connecticut Avenue brings coffee shops, grocery stores, hotels and various retail shops. Nearby Friendship Heights provides residents with high end retails at the Mezza Gallerie.
Proximity to the Van Ness Metro Station, various metro busses, Rock Creek Parkway and Connecticut Avenue make commuting easy for Forest Hills residents.
One of the large local attractions is the Hillwood Museum and Gardens, which is a 25-acre estate of the late Marjorie Merriweather Post. Turned into a house museum, Hillwood Museum and Gardens is filled with beautiful gardens, wonderful pieces of art and a magnificent house.
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