Explore Miami with Dade Heritage Trust Bike Tours!
Dade Heritage Trust presents monthly leisurely, family-friendly bike tours in partnership with Bike Walk Coral Gables, Friends of the Underline, Friends of the Commodore Trail and Bike Coconut Grove. Participants should be experienced bicyclists as we navigate a variety of streets and highways. Children should be on bikes that fit to avoid overworking!
To register for a bike tour, please visit https://bikewalkcoralgables.org/events. Bike tours for 2025 are as follows:
2025 Bike Tour Schedule:
January 19, 2025
Centennial Kickoff Bicycle Tour
2025 Bike Tour Schedule:
January 19, 2025
Centennial Kickoff Bicycle Tour
Kick off Coral Gables’ Centennial Year with this special centennial themed ride. We will visit some of the homes built in 1925, the year the City Beautiful was incorporated. After the ride you will see the special message we create on our ride!
February 16, 2025
Bahamian History Tour
Join our tour guide Mayor Vince Lago as we explore the historic area where the Bahamian settlers resided who were crucial in the creation of Coral Gables 100 years ago. Held during Black History month, learn about the history of the Bahamian immigrants in the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District, the beginnings of the neighborhood and the stories the original buildings tell.
March 16, 2025
Bike & BBQ / A Cycle Day Event
Join us for the most popular bike tour of the year: a centennial ride to Matheson Hammock Park and picnic at the historic pavilion. This tour leaves from the Coral Gables Youth Center (405 University Dr, Coral Gables). Presented in partnership with the City of Coral Gables and Dade Heritage Trust.
April 27, 2025
UM Centennial Tour (1925)
The University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus is a treasure trove of architecture,
history, and natural beauty. In celebration of the centennial anniversary of UM
charter, we will visit the best of the old and new and look ahead into the future.
May 18, 2025
Downtown Walking Tour
Join our tour guide, former Mayor Don Slesnick, on this leisurely walk to celebrate
the 100-year history of the downtown hub of Coral Gables where some of the
iconic historical buildings still exist.
June 15, 2025
George Merrick’s Birthday Tour
We will celebrate the birthday of our city’s founder, George Merrick by touring the
city’s birthplace and namesake as part of the city’s centennial celebration. Our ride
will highlight the Merrick family history in Coral Gables.
February 16, 2025
Bahamian History Tour
Join our tour guide Mayor Vince Lago as we explore the historic area where the Bahamian settlers resided who were crucial in the creation of Coral Gables 100 years ago. Held during Black History month, learn about the history of the Bahamian immigrants in the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District, the beginnings of the neighborhood and the stories the original buildings tell.
March 16, 2025
Bike & BBQ / A Cycle Day Event
Join us for the most popular bike tour of the year: a centennial ride to Matheson Hammock Park and picnic at the historic pavilion. This tour leaves from the Coral Gables Youth Center (405 University Dr, Coral Gables). Presented in partnership with the City of Coral Gables and Dade Heritage Trust.
April 27, 2025
UM Centennial Tour (1925)
The University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus is a treasure trove of architecture,
history, and natural beauty. In celebration of the centennial anniversary of UM
charter, we will visit the best of the old and new and look ahead into the future.
May 18, 2025
Downtown Walking Tour
Join our tour guide, former Mayor Don Slesnick, on this leisurely walk to celebrate
the 100-year history of the downtown hub of Coral Gables where some of the
iconic historical buildings still exist.
June 15, 2025
George Merrick’s Birthday Tour
We will celebrate the birthday of our city’s founder, George Merrick by touring the
city’s birthplace and namesake as part of the city’s centennial celebration. Our ride
will highlight the Merrick family history in Coral Gables.
July 20, 2025
George Merrick’s Fountains, Waterways and Parks – A Cycle Day Event
Satisfy your thirst for adventure on a cool ride led by Commissioner Rhonda
Anderson around some of Coral Gables’ most beautiful liquid assets. We will see
the waterway and other important water features including the historic Venetian
Pool and the majestic De Soto Fountain. Presented in partnership with the City of
Coral Gables. This tour leaves from the Coral Gables Youth Center
August 17, 2025
Canopy tour - George Merrick’s Vision
Enjoy a leisurely ride down some of Gables’ shadiest streets, many of which are
lined by trees planted by George Merrick 100 years ago! On this tour, guided by a
local expert, you will learn about the lush treescape that makes Coral Gables the
“City Beautiful”.
September 21, 2025
George Merrick’s Entrances
Our tour guide, former City Commissioner Ralph Cabrera, will take us to see the
grand entrances that were part of George Merrick’s masterplan 100 years ago to
impress City visitors. Visit those magnificent gateways and learn some fun facts
about local history and architecture, including the political connections Merrick had
to the construction of the Tamiami Trail.
October 19, 2025
Historic Buildings of Phineas Paist
Phineas Paist (1873-1937) was the supervising architect for the Coral Gables
Corporation during the founding of the City 100-years ago. His buildings include City
Hall, the Venetian Pool, the Colonnade Building, and the San Sebastian Apartment
Hotel. His work is part of the glue that holds the image of Coral Gables together.
November 16, 2025
Historic Homes
Many of the City’s most beautiful and historic homes date back to Coral Gables’
founding 100-years ago. Join us as we bike along the City’s beautiful tree-lined
residential streets to visit these historic gems.
December 21, 2025
George Merrick’s Villages
Did you know that after George Merrick founded the City of Coral Gables 100 years
ago, he planned 14 international-themed villages for Coral Gables, but only seven
were built? You will be amazed at the architectural styles from around the world
that exist right here in our own backyard.
For more information, call 305-358-9572 or email Chris@dadeheritagetrust.org
Dade Heritage Trust
190 SE 12 Terrace
Miami, FL 33131
Phineas Paist (1873-1937) was the supervising architect for the Coral Gables
Corporation during the founding of the City 100-years ago. His buildings include City
Hall, the Venetian Pool, the Colonnade Building, and the San Sebastian Apartment
Hotel. His work is part of the glue that holds the image of Coral Gables together.
November 16, 2025
Historic Homes
Many of the City’s most beautiful and historic homes date back to Coral Gables’
founding 100-years ago. Join us as we bike along the City’s beautiful tree-lined
residential streets to visit these historic gems.
December 21, 2025
George Merrick’s Villages
Did you know that after George Merrick founded the City of Coral Gables 100 years
ago, he planned 14 international-themed villages for Coral Gables, but only seven
were built? You will be amazed at the architectural styles from around the world
that exist right here in our own backyard.
Dade Heritage Trust
190 SE 12 Terrace
Miami, FL 33131
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