Gables Bike Tours
Third Sunday of Every Month at 10AM.
Coming up:
June 16: Royal Poinciana Fiesta
Celebrate the magnificent Flame Tree on this tour of our best Royal Poincianas in full flower. Presented with the Tropical Flowering Tree Society as part of the annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta festival. Presented in partnership with the Dade Heritage Trust.
July 21: Cool Canopies Tour
Enjoy a leisurely ride down some of Gables’ shadiest streets! On this tour, guided by a local expert, you will learn about the lush treescape that makes Coral Gables the “City Beautiful”. We will still be able to enjoy the Royal Poincianas in full bloom! Qué bonitas!
August 18: Arboretum and Palmetum Tour – UM
We will ride to the Gifford Arboretum, a botanical garden located on the UM Campus, where we will view some of the over 500 species of trees and palms. This is the perfect shady destination for an August bicycle ride.
September 15: Tour of Parks/Gables Cycle Day
On this tour we will be traveling into space. Open space. The founders of Coral Gables knew that people want safe, beautiful places to be outside and to get close to nature. Come with us to visit some of the oldest and newest spaces in the City.
October 20: Pinewood Cemetery
Join us as we take a ghoulish tour through the Pinewood cemetery, the oldest cemetery south of the Miami River and the final resting place of many of Dade County’s earliest pioneer settlers. This spooky cemetery features original tombstones and unmarked graves from early Florida pioneer times amidst a beautiful pine rock land habitat. Zombie attire encouraged!
November 17: Trek to Girl Scouts Camp Mahachee on Old Cutler Road
We will take advantage of cooler weather to take this long ride to Camp Mahachee, a Girl Scout Camp in beautiful hammock near Matheson Hammock and Fairchild Garden. Our guide will take us a tour of the property and share the history and the plans for wonderful property.
December 15: Homes for the Holiday
Get into the spirit! On this ride we visit the Gables’ most festive holiday decorations including Merrick Park, Biltmore Way, Coral Gables Methodist Church, and the Coral Gables Merrick House.
Approximately 2 hrs | $10; $5 for Museum members and children under 12
Elevate your Gallery Night experience with our exclusive signature cocktail, masterfully crafted by our Events Director, Zorana Krstevski. This unique creation is a delightful blend of artistry and flavor, perfectly complementing the vibrant atmosphere of our event.
