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3 Outdoor Places to Explore Around Coral Gables
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An outdoors-first way to experience Coral Gables, emphasizing waterfronts, parks, gardens and open-air places already mapped by Miami Beautiful.
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
John C. Gifford Arboretum
Discover tropical trees and teaching collections at the University of Miami's John C. Gifford Arboretum.
Where: San Amaro Dr & Campo Sano Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Official visitor information for John C. Gifford Arboretum
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
A nationally known tropical botanical garden with extensive plant collections.
Where: 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
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Official visitor information for Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
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
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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