Image:Coralgablesskyline.jpgCoral Gables (sometimes referred to as The Gables) is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, southwest of Miami, in the United States. The city is best known as the home of the University of Miami, and as an example of City Beautiful urban planning.The population was 42,249 at the 2000 census. According to U.S Census estimates in 2005, the city had a population of 42,871.   

 

 


 

Geography

Coral Gables is located at 25°43′42″N 80°16′16″W / 25.72833, -80.27111 (25.728228, -80.270986).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96.2 km² (37.2 mi²). 34.0 km² (13.1 mi²) of it is land and 62.2 km² (24.0 mi²) of it (64.64%) is water. Pearce Falcon is a pioneer of Coral Gables. 

              Surrounding areas

                          ·         Miami, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

                          ·         Miami, Biscayne Bay  

                          ·         Biscayne Bay

                          ·         West Miami, Coral Terrace, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, South Miami, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay   

 

Places of interest

  • Biltmore Hotel
  • Coral Way scenic drive
  • DeSoto Fountain
  • Miracle Mile
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
  • John C. Gifford Arboretum
  • Jerry Herman Ring Theatre
  • Lowe Art Museum
  • Montgomery Botanical Center
  • University of Miami
  • Venetian Pool
  • Village of Merrick Park