Coral Gables Attractions
South-west of the city centre is the suburb - now not quite so select as it originally was - of Coral Gables, laid out in Mediterranean style by George Merrick from 1926 onwards to the design of his father, with extensive parks and sports grounds.
It is bordered by Calle Ocho to the north, Sunset Drive to the south, Le Jeune Road to the east and Red Road to the west.
Notable features are City Hall, the Miracle Mile, the Colonnade Building, the Venetian Pool (a swimming pool in a quarry of coral limestone) and Coral Way, with Coral Gables House (1907). A striking architectural feature is the former Biltmore Hotel, designed by George Merrick in the 1920s. The Lowe Art Museum of the University of Miami has collections of the arts and crafts of the Pueblo and Navajo Indians, American painting and old masters of the Renaissance and Baroque (the Kress Collection).
It is bordered by Calle Ocho to the north, Sunset Drive to the south, Le Jeune Road to the east and Red Road to the west.
Notable features are City Hall, the Miracle Mile, the Colonnade Building, the Venetian Pool (a swimming pool in a quarry of coral limestone) and Coral Way, with Coral Gables House (1907). A striking architectural feature is the former Biltmore Hotel, designed by George Merrick in the 1920s. The Lowe Art Museum of the University of Miami has collections of the arts and crafts of the Pueblo and Navajo Indians, American painting and old masters of the Renaissance and Baroque (the Kress Collection).
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Coral Gables International Festival of Folk Arts (closed)
NO LONGER IN OPERATION.
A festival of folk art and storytelling which takes place annually in November.
A festival of folk art and storytelling which takes place annually in November.
Fairchild Tropical Garden
The 83-acre Fairchild Tropical Garden has an extensive collection of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. The site also offers programs in environmental education, conservation and horticulture.
All values are in United States Dollars
Fairchild Tropical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Miami, FL 33156
United States
10901 Old Cutler Road
Miami, FL 33156
United States
Phone 1 (305) 667-1651
Fax 1 (305) 661-8953
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 20.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 15.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 10.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Lowe Art Museum
The Lowe Art Museum of the University of Miami features a large and diverse collection ranging from the arts and crafts of the Pueblo and Navajo Indians to American painting to old masters of the Renaissance and Baroque periods (the Kress Collection).
The total collection consists of more than 6000 pieces with one highlight being the Alfred I Barton collection of Southwestern Native American weaving. There are also galleries with art from Africa, Asia and Central and South America.
All values are in United States Dollars
The total collection consists of more than 6000 pieces with one highlight being the Alfred I Barton collection of Southwestern Native American weaving. There are also galleries with art from Africa, Asia and Central and South America.
Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive
Miami, FL 33146-2005
United States
1301 Stanford Drive
Miami, FL 33146-2005
United States
Phone 1 (305) 284-3535
Fax 1 (305) 284-2024
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 5.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Miami - Florida Grand Opera
The Florida Grand Opera performs new works each season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for
the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County or Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County or Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Florida Grand Opera
8390 NW 25th Street
Miami, FL 33145-2927
United States
8390 NW 25th Street
Miami, FL 33145-2927
United States
Phone 1 (305) 854-7890
Fax 1 (305) 856-1042
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Village of Merrick Park
The Village of Merrick Park is a shopping destination with world-class shops, a garden, fountains, and tropical foliage. There are also a number of restaurants and cafes.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 18:00 |
