John C. Gifford Arboretum
The John C. Gifford Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden located on the campus of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. Add Hard Rock Stadium, 16 mi away, to a visit. For mild weather, aim for January, February, March, April, November and December (76–82°F highs).
A garden inside Coral Gables
You can stay in Coral Gables
John C. Gifford Arboretum is inside Coral Gables, which has 25 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 76–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Miami (MIA) has airline service, about 5 miles from John C. Gifford Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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John C. Gifford Arboretum
The John C. Gifford Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden located on the campus of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Lodging near John C. Gifford Arboretum
Close by, places to stay are in Coral Gables (25) and Miami Beach (335).
- 1Hard Rock Stadium
- 2Nu Stadium
- 3Kaseya Center
- 4LoanDepot Park
- 5Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
- 6Pitbull Stadium
- 7Biscayne Bay
Miami Beach
81,594 people · 21% vacation homes
10 mi northeast of John C. Gifford Arboretum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From John C. Gifford Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables | in town | — | 25 23 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 49,578 | $1,090K | B− |
| Miami Beach 21% vacation homes | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 335 322 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 9 hostels · 1 campground | 81,594 | $557K | — |
| Miami | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 197 167 hotels · 20 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels | 489,812 | $518K | D |
| Doral | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 44 43 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 81,634 | $563K | B |
| Miami Springs | 7 mi north | 10 min | 31 25 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 13,611 | $561K | — |
| West Miami | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 22 20 hotels · 2 motels | 7,125 | $489K | — |
| Virginia Gardens | 6 mi north | 10 min | 18 18 hotels | 2,307 | $458K | — |
| Hollywood | 22 mi north | 35 min | 128 88 hotels · 29 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 157,019 | $411K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to John C. Gifford Arboretum
These well-known sights sit within 39 miles.
Big draw116 mi Stadium & arenaHard Rock Stadium
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaNu Stadium
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaKaseya Center
45 mi Stadium & arenaLoanDepot Park
55 mi MuseumVizcaya Museum and Gardens
66 mi Stadium & arenaPitbull Stadium
712 mi LakeBiscayne Bay
38 mi National ParkEverglades National Park778K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Hard Rock Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nu Stadium: Cuban Boy, CC0 · Kaseya Center: jjron, GFDL 1.2 · LoanDepot Park: Roberto Coquis, CC BY 2.0 · Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pitbull Stadium: Comayagua99, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Biscayne Bay: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Everglades National Park: Everglades NPS from Homestead, Florida, United States, Public domain
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Questions people have about John C. Gifford Arboretum
Is John C. Gifford Arboretum in Coral Gables?
Yes. It’s inside Coral Gables, FL.
When is the best time to visit John C. Gifford Arboretum?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 76–82°.
What is the closest airport to John C. Gifford Arboretum?
Miami (MIA), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near John C. Gifford Arboretum?
Miami Beach (10 mi, 335 places to stay), Miami (6 mi, 197 places to stay) and Doral (8 mi, 44 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Coral Gables
No one has shared advice yet; Coral Gables’s Town Square takes questions.
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