How to Visit Coral Gables, Florida
When you visit Miami, there are a handful of must-see places, and Coral Gables is one of them. Famous for its wide boulevards lined with magnificent Mediterranean style mansions, coral rock pool, graceful fountains, tropical gardens, quaint shops, and charming restaurants, this easygoing South Florida city where elegance meets tranquility is truly a delight. Take a day to explore the following places that make this destination so enjoyable.
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Visit Coral Gables anytime of the year and you’ll enjoy tropical breezes and ideal weather. It’s warm most of the year, but hot in the summer. Hop a flight from your hometown to Miami International Airport. There, you can take the Miami Shuttle right into Coral Gables.
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Start your day at the Venetian Pool. With cascading waterfalls and coral caves, this 22,000 square foot, 600,000-gallon spring-fed pool features cascading waterfalls, coral caves, and even a small, sandy beach. Open year round, it’s known as “the world’s most beautiful public swimming pool.”
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Check out the city’s historic Biltmore Hotel. Restored in 1926, the building, modeled after the famous Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain, offers luxury accommodations with a glimpse of the elegance of the past. Marvel at its luxurious pool, said to be the largest hotel swimming pool in the United States. The spectacular lobby will take your breath away. Free tours are offered on Sunday afternoons.
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Escape to a tropical paradise in the famed Fairchild Tropical Garden if you’re a nature lover. For a little beach time, head to Matheson Hammock Country Park. It has a nice, gentle surf. Art lovers will enjoy the local scene during the Gables Gallery Night on the first Friday of each month.
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Head downtown for some shopping and dining on elaborate Miracle Mile. You’ll love the shops and galleries that line this pedestrian-friendly stretch.
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I lived in Coral Gables for five years, and it's the perfect place to relax in an uncrowded portion of old Miami. Affectionately known as the "city beautiful," there is indeed something unique about this sparkling community!
