After driving around looking at the homes, head up Granada Boulevard to Anastasia Avenue to marvel at the palatial Biltmore Hotel. Then, zip up diagonal De Soto Boulevard, past the gurgling stone fountain in De Soto Plaza, to the sculpted landscaping, waterfalls, and palm groves of the Venetian Pool. For a little respite, go east, passing wedding-cake houses and an organic pavilion of banyan branches on your way to Miracle Mile, a sparkling stretch of Coral Gables’ finest shopping outlets. If you have extra time, Books & Books is a must for literary-minded travelers, and art lovers should check out the Lowe Art Museum.
Some sightseeing tours of Miami include stops in neighborhoods like Coconut Grove and Coral Gables. Also, the Coral Gables Museum and Visitors Center offers bike tours.