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Free Biltmore Hotel historic tour in Coral Gables

The City of Coral Gables known as “The City Beautiful” is a wonder of Mediterranean architecture and rich history. 

One of its most iconic and beloved sites The Biltmore Hotel is a 1920s marvel and a shining example of historic preservation so who better to host free weekly guided tours there than Dade Heritage Trust.

For more than 40 years the organization has been leading the charge cultural, architectural and historic preservation.

Tours are every Sunday at 2 p.m., led Dade Heritage Trust guides. Meet the guide at the fireplace at the east end of the Main Lobby for a walking tour of the hotel. The tour focuses on the architecture, history and cultural heritage of the Biltmore Hotel.

The  National Landmark Hotel is at 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables.  Participation is limited to 20, please register in advance by clicking here.

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Free tour of historic Biltmore Hotel
When
Weekly on Sunday @ 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (starting May 14, 2023)
Cost
FREE
What
Free tour of historic Biltmore Hotel
Where
Biltmore Hotel
Josie Gulliksen

About Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

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