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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156 · Coral Gables, FL

Why you should go…

Coral Gables' lush 83-acre garden is a global reference point for tropical plants, towering palms, a rainforest walk, flowering vines and a butterfly conservatory fluttering with exotic species. Hop the free narrated tram to get your bearings, then wander the lakes and lowlands at your own pace. It's Miami at its greenest and most serene.

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  • #tram tour

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

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