Coral Gables Commerce & Culture
Coral Gables’ central commercial district is known as Miracle Mile. It’s an easy walk to a vast assortment of South Florida’s legendary shops and restaurants, and people come from all over to experience a lot of both on the boulevard. Several restaurants are downtown, from locally-owned cafés to world-renowned fine dining. Shopping offers boutique after boutique of high-fashion goods for body and home, plus art galleries that are a vital part of the Miami scene. At nearby Merrick Park, luxury department stores anchor an architecturally stunning outdoor shopping center with even more stores and eateries. Those interested in the town's architectural history can learn more at the Coral Gables Museum, which features exhibits on design and planning and offers neighborhood tours by bike and canoe. Set across 83 stunning acres, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden boasts an unrivaled collection of tropical plants alongside art exhibits.