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3 Family-Friendly Places to Explore Around Coral Gables

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A practical way to explore Coral Gables with a mix of family-friendly attractions, parks, museums and easy-to-understand local stops.

This Miami Beautiful guide is built around published local places so you can move from inspiration to a real map, a real neighborhood and the next stop nearby.

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Places to start in Coral Gables

Lowe Art Museum

Explore art spanning cultures and periods at the University of Miami's Lowe Art Museum in Coral Gables.

Where: 1301 Stanford Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146

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Official visitor information for Lowe Art Museum

Matheson Hammock Park

A waterfront park with mangroves, trails and a distinctive atoll-style pool.

Where: 9610 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156

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Official visitor information for Matheson Hammock Park

Coral Gables Museum

A museum focused on architecture, design, planning and the history of Coral Gables.

Where: 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

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Official visitor information for Coral Gables Museum

Build the rest of the day around the neighborhood

Miami works best when a visit is not reduced to one stop. Use the surrounding neighborhood, waterfront, public spaces and nearby cultural places to turn the main destination into a fuller local experience.

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