Monthly Coral Gables bike tour is fun and educational

If you're looking for something fun and educational to do outdoors, consider a bicycle tour through “The City Beautiful,” Coral Gables. The third Sunday of each month, The City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum will host a two-hour bike tour, with different monthly themes. The tour begins at 10 a.m. at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave.

Each tour offers a different theme and route! Tours start at the Coral Gables Museum and include museum admission. Bike tours are presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum. You will need to bring your own bike. Helmets are required for children under 16.

Each tour lasts approximately 2 hours and costs $10 per adult; or $5 for Museum members and children under 12. Click HERE to get tickets.

You will need to bring your own bike. Helmets are required for children under 16 and everyone will need fill out this form and include the signed waiver.

Here is a list of the remaining upcoming themes for 2024:

• November 17: Trek to Girl Scouts Camp Mahachee on Old Cutler Road
Miami's cooler weather is perfect for this long ride to Camp Mahachee, a Girl Scout Camp in a beautiful hammock near Matheson Hammock and Fairchild Garden. The day will feature a guided tour of the property to learn its history and the future plans for the property as well.

• December 15: Homes for the Holiday (Chris Rupp)
On this ride visit the Gables’ most festive holiday decorations, including Merrick Park, Biltmore Way, Coral Gables Methodist Church,and the Coral Gables Merrick House.

Parking (if you are arriving by vehicle with bikes attached)

There is a city garage conveniently located across from the Museum at 220 Aragon Ave., as well as an additional metered parking lot on the opposite side of the museum entrance, at 338 Giralda Ave. Metered street parking is also available along Aragon Avenue and Giralda Avenue.