The planned upscale community of Coral Gables (pop: 40,000) features landscaped plazas and gateways of coral rock and royal poinciana trees. The many estates and mansions display Spanish, Mediterranean and modern architectural stylings. Also noteworthy are the Dutch-South African, Chinese and French village themes.

Also known as The City Beautiful, Coral Gables boasts a vibrant business and cultural community set in a tropical, Mediterranean environment.

Tour University of Miami
The University of Miami's main campus is located on 260-acres in the City of Coral Gables, a suburb just south of Miami. Today, the University of Miami is the largest, most comprehensive private research university in the southeastern United States with a well-earned reputation for academic excellence. Nearly 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from every state and more than 114 nations around the world call UM home during the academic semesters. Facilities and programs include UM Hurricane Sports, Convectorium, Arboretum, concerts, theater and more.

Coral Gables Miracle Mile
224 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134; (305) 569-0311;
One of the most sought-after shopping destinations in South Florida. This district features shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and theater in a lush environment of big tree-lined streets. Shops sell quality jewelry, apparel, furnishings, salons and spas. Many restaurants serve dinner late into the evening.

Fairchild Tropical Gardens

Fairchild Tropical Gardens
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL; (305) 667-1651; Gardens Website;
Gardens Open: Daily 9:30-4:30PM;
Tram Tours: Mon-Fri 10AM-3PM / Sat-Sun 10AM-4PM;
Located: Adjacent to Matheson Hammock Park
One of the world's preeminent botanical gardens, with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. Established in 1938, the 83-acre Garden is among the region's most popular visitor attractions and offers a variety of programs in environmental education, conservation and horticulture. An international leader in tropical plant research, Fairchild Tropical Garden plays an important part in preserving the biodiversity of the tropical environment. Guided walking and tram tours are both provided hourly.
Botanical Resource Center -includes the Virtual Herbarium a resource for images and data for more than 165,000 herbarium specimens, and the ongoing documentation of the Garden's entire living collection.
Lets Explore at Fairchild - Nature club for your ages 8-11.
Windows to the Tropics conservatory displays,
Rainforest Exhibit - a two-acre, outdoor exhibit of tropical rainforest plants from around the world, especially plants of the American tropics. The adjacent conservatory contains rainforest plants that will not survive outdoors in subtropical south Florida.
The Keys Coastal Habitat - located in the southeast corner of the Garden, is one of Fairchild Tropical Garden's newest features. The habitat, with existing marsh and mangroves, was planted with Florida native species, principally those from the Florida Keys, that are attractive to birds throughout the year, but with a special emphasis on migrant species.
Museum of Plant Exploration
Annual International Mango Festival - Each July come celebrate the mango at the International Mango Festival. Experience the glorious sunset colors and meltingly sweet, juicy flesh as you enjoy traditional favorites and the newest discoveries.
Annual International Orchid Festival- Held in April.

Coral Gables House
907 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL
1907 mansion home of city founder, George Merrick.

The Venetian Pool
2701 DeSoto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL
The lavish 1920's lifestyle of Coral Gables is reflected in the architecture, lagoons and grottoes of this public swimming pool.

Matheson Hammock Park
9610 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL; (305) 665-5475;
Open: Daily 6AM-Dusk; Car and/or boat parking;
Man-made atoll pool separated from Biscayne Bay by a walkway. Scenic trails wind among native vegetation and forests. Boat-ramp, boathouse and picnic areas available.