Location: Coral Gables
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Things to do in Coral Gables, Florida (FL): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Boasting almost exclusively Mediterranean Revivalist buildings and urban planning following the City Beautiful movement, Coral Gables is an elegantly laid out, pedestrian-friendly city boasting tropical foliage, charming boutiques and architectural grandeur. Historic landmarks such as the Biltmore Hotel and Merrick House provide a document of the history of the City Beautiful, while the crystalline Venetian Pool provides relaxation in a setting of exquisite beauty.
Restaurants in Coral Gables
1. Wyllys Professional Travel
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Wylly's Professional Travel, providing 70 years of excellence, with professionally trained agents, whose knowledge of worldwide destinations has expertly served the needs of our clients since 1939.
Reviewed By victoriasimons
Susan Weissberg planned our recent trip and it was flawless; the itinerary was personalized to meet our needs, airport pick-ups, hotel choices, guides- all arranged with sensitivity to our budget and energy levels. A gem of a trip from start to finish. Thank you, Susan!
2. Church of the Little Flower
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5.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Arielfl - Coconut Creek, United States
The Church of the Little Flower was established in 1926 by a small group of Catholics in the newly established town of Coral Gables. The new parish was named in honor of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, known as "The Little Flower" and a temporary church was built in 1928. A boarding school was established by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1925. They had plans to expand it but the crash of the Florida land boom spurned on by two hurricanes and the Great Depression cancelled their plans. The sisters signed the deed to the the school over to the church. The school was renamed the St. Theresa School and it became a parochial school for the parish. Father Thomas Comber, a missionary priest from Ireland, was charged with building the church. He envisioned something grand for the new church building but the lack of funds necessitated something more simple. The first church building was a parish center and auditorium that seated 800 and which was dedicated in 1928. It wasn't until 1951 that the present church got the ornate exterior that Father Comber desired. With the prosperity after WWII, Father Comber asked the Barry and Jay Company of Architects to build the church as he first envisioned it. The original 1920 plans were consulted and the church was built with stained glass windows designed by William Haley with the building in the ornate Spanish Renaissance style, to blend with the Mediterranean Revival architecture used by George Merrick when designing Coral Gables. The church was dedicated by Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley of Saint Augustine, Florida on December 8, 1952. It is still in use today. The church was renovated in 1987 and Comber Hall was renamed in honor of Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Comber, Little Flower's first pastor. Also in 1987, a new rectory was built across the street. Today the Church of the Little Flower is a landmark in Coral Gables. In June 2019, Fr. Manny Alvarez was named the 9th Pastor of Church of the Little Flower and Saint Theresa School. The church has been associated with two presidential candidates, Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush.
3. Giralda Plaza
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
4. Miracle Mile
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4.0 based on 742 reviews
Reviewed By Prunellanj - Warren, United States
Great downtown to walk around and visit some of the many great restaurants and beautiful architecture.
5. Coral Gables City Hall
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4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By raya595 - Blue Ridge, United States
I grew up in Miami, and know this building well. It's one of the architectural highlights of Coral Gables, the Miami suburb which is famous for its elegant homes, the fantastic Biltmore Hotel, and this City Hall. The City of Coral Gables was one man's dream, and he developed it in the roaring twenties, which were really roaring in Miami. Everything in Coral Gables today is Spanish in style, including the names of all the streets, etc., which feature fountains and plazas at all major intersections. (The City Hall is directly on LeJeune Road and Coral Way, so it's easy to find.) Most all the vintage houses in Coral Gables are also in the elegant Mediterranean style, with beautiful ornaments, fountains,and courtyards. It's all because that style was all the rage in the 1920's--at the same time the early movie stars in Hollywood were building similar-styled mansions. One of the most fascinating things about the City Hall is that the oolitic limestone (which we always called "Coral Rock") was quarried from a place in the city nearby. And then the quarry was turned into another Coral Gables landmark, magnificent Venetian Pool, a huge municipal swimming pool built in Venetian style architecture, with an island, restaurant, and tall palm trees. Don't know if you can tour the City Hall these days, but don't miss Venetian Pool!
6. Coral Gables Merrick House and Gardens
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4.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By scottrA3361XW - Silver Spring, United States
Just three of us touring on a Saturday - and as a consequence the docents took extra time decribing the house, its history, Coral Gables, its history, and the (surprisingly good) family art work displayed - several good enough that they deserve to be 'recognized'. The house is an interesting 'cottage' in and of itself, and the grounds are lovingly taken care of. Admission, at $5, has to be one of the bargains anywhere. All in all a very pleasant perhaps 90 minutes, and CG itself is worth a stroll around; a very pretty community at its core, with things to look at like the Biltmore & surrounding neighborhoods as well as a welcoming commercial center.
7. Alhambra Water Tower
8. Ponce de Leon Fountain
9. St. Raymond Catholic Church
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
