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Welcome to Coral Gables
 
 
 
 

Coral Gables is such a wonderful place to live with all the amenities of culture and the arts, fine schools, fabulous restaurants, a wonderful place for a stroll and so much more!

The city of Coral Gables was developed by George Edgar Merrick during the Florida land boom of the 1920s as a planned community. The architecture is mostly Mediterranean Revival Style which evolved from a "rekindled interest in Italian Renaissance palaces" and seaside villas, and remains eminent in the character of Coral Gables.It is indeed, a City Beautiful! Charming and sophisticated, it is an ideal community to live and work. Tropical foliage, banyans and oaks line the streets of this charming area.
Restaurants well renowned, boutiques and art galleries all add to the superior quality of life offered in this city.

Areas of Interest and known for:

Miracle Mile: Pedestrian friendly boulevard: fabulous restaurants with European style outdoor dining, designer boutiques, live theater, and more.

Venetian Pool: A landmark, included in the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1923 from a coral rock quarry, the pool is spring fed and designed to resemble an Italian grotto.
 
The Biltmore Hotel: A national historic landmark, this luxury hotel was built in 1926.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Designed in 1938, the garden is an 83 acre natural preserve on the edge of Coral Gables.

Matheson Hammock Park: 600 acres of paradise for both nature lovers and boaters, including nature trails, over 15 species of native hardwood trees, and a man-made island pool, flushed naturally by the tidal action of Biscayne Bay.

University of Miami: The largest private research university in the Southeastern United States, UM offers the Lowe Art Museum, sports, theater, music, and other cultural events.

Coral Gables Merrick House and Garden Museum: The Coral Gables Merrick House is the boyhood home of George Merrick, founder of the City of Coral Gables. The house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been restored to its 1925 appearance

Gables Gallery Nights: On the first Friday each month, Virginia Miller and the Coral Gables Gallery Association organize Coral Gables Gallery Night with participation by many of the best local galleries, featuring complimentary transportation and refreshments. Call Virginia at 305-444-4493 for more information.

Trolley: Free, air-conditioned transportation along Ponce de Leon Blvd. in downtown Coral Gables!

However you choose to spend your time in the Gables, you will always remember this exceptional jewel of South Florida!


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