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Venetian PoolvsFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Both are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden ranks slightly higher than Venetian Pool. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is ranked #4 in Miami with approval from 7 reviewers like Departures, Lonely Planet and Where.
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2701 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Fodor's "Sculpted from a rock quarry in 1923 and fed by artesian wells, this 820,000-gallon municipal pool had a major face-lift in 2010." Full review
Lonely Planet "Just imagine: it’s 1923, tons of rock have been quarried for one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Miami, but now an ugly gash sits in the middle of the village." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Not your average community swimming pool, this 1923 Coral Gables landmark is a spring-water oasis in the heart of the City Beautiful neighborhood." Full review
Not For Tourists "This natural pool boasts waterfalls, caves and shrinkage-inducing waters."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A limestone quarry that supplied building materials for the area's early homes forms the base of this whimsical municipal pool." Full review
National Geographic "A 1920s public swimming hole carved out of coral rock and surrounded by Venetian-style buildings; during the summer the 820,000-gallon (3." Full review
Where "A Venetian-style lagoon carved out of coral rock, this recently renovated historic landmark and swimming pool features caves, stone bridges and waterfalls." Full review
The Telegraph "An 820,000-gallon natural spring pool fed by an underground aquifer, the Venetian Pool was created in a historic coral rock quarry in 1923." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The only swimming pool listed on the National Register of Historic Places is emptied and refilled each day with naturally filtered water. " Full review
Frommer's "One of America’s most beautiful and unusual swimming pools, built in 1923, is hidden behind pastel stucco walls and honored with a listing in the National Register of Historic Places" Full review
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Lonely Planet Not For Tourists Michelin Guide
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10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"If you need to escape Miami’s madness, consider a green day in the country’s largest tropical botanical garden." Full review
Not For Tourists "Lots of pretty plants, yes, but go for the giant iguanas."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Named for plant explorer David Fairchild, the largest botanical garden in the continental US is set on 83 well-tended acres studded with a series of 12 man-made lakes." Full review
Departures "Founded in 1936, this 83-acre urban oasis is known for its collection of rare tropical plants and palm trees." Full review
National Geographic "Fairchild is one of our scintillating jewels. The garden is simply incredible to behold, and both the rain forest exhibit and the conservatory include many fascinating orchids and rare tropical plants" Full review
Where "One of the world’s pre-eminent botanical gardens, Fairchild sits on 83 acres filled with rare tropical plants from around the world." Full review
The Telegraph "Occupying 83 lush acres in Coral Gables, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has a mission of “exploring, explaining and conserving tropical plants.” " Full review
Afar Magazine "While I went to the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for their annual Chocolate Festival, I took time to walk around and found a little spot I'd previously overlooked. With a nearby..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 83-acre botanic garden is a Miami gem, home to extensive collections of rare tropical plants and flowering trees"
Miami Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
