Quick Summary:

  • What is special about Coral Gables?
    • Coral Gables is one of the oldest cities in South Florida. Stately gates, historic houses, and canopied streets date back nearly a century.
  • What attractions can visitors enjoy in Coral Gables?
    • The city offers waterfront views, luxury shopping opportunities, swanky hotels, and lush green parks.
  • What are some must-visit landmarks in Coral Gables?
    • From the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse to the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, Coral Gables offers a variety of fun attractions.
  • Is there free transportation in Coral Gables?


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1. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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2. Cape Florida Lighthouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cape Florida Lighthouse | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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3. Coral Gables Merrick House

Coral Gables Merrick House | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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4. Coral Gables Museum

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Coral Gables Museum | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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5. Crandon Park

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Crandon Park | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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6. Curtiss Mansion

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Curtiss Mansion | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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7. Deering Estate

Deering Estate | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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8. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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9. The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden

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The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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10. Tropical Audubon Society

Tropical Audubon Society | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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11. Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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12. Lowe Art Museum

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Lowe Art Museum | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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13. Matheson Hammock Park

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Matheson Hammock Park | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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14. Miami Seaquarium

Miami Seaquarium | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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15. Pinecrest Gardens

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Pinecrest Gardens | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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16. The Barnacle Historic State Park

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The Barnacle Historic State Park | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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17. Doc B's Restaurant and Bar

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Doc B's Restaurant and Bar | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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18. Bulla Gastrobar

Bulla Gastrobar | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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19. Per'La Specialty Roasters

Per'La Specialty Roasters | Things to Do in Coral Gables, Florida
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Where to Stay:

Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables

Loews Coral Gables

The Plaza Coral Gables

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