Merrick House

Pretty cool little place. I came for a «wedding expo» which really wasn’t an expo in my opinion. They were exhibiting wedding dresses from the late 1800s and early 1900s so that was pretty cool. I love history, so seeing this historical house was a pleasant stop for me. We didn’t spend much time here but there is not a lot to see so you don’t need to plan for a long visit.

Beautiful historic home. It’s a beautiful drive lined with tree canopies, and the neighborhood’s aligned with beautiful historic homes. Make it a point to visit on a Sunday on one of their guided tours (I believe the tour is $ 4 or $ 5 per person), so you can see the beautiful interior. For those who want to see more, you can visit the upstairs area on your own after the docent guides you throughout the downstairs. They have different events going on like poetry nights, and in a couple of weeks, they will have an open house with cookies and Christmas décor. I cannot wait to visit for one of these events! Very family-​friendly, and I love the interior of the home, even if it does have a bit of a musty smell to it.

Merrick House is a museum in Coral Gables, constructed in 1907, this was the home to Rev. Solomon Merrick — George Merrick’s father — George Merrick is widely considered the founder of Coral Gables —
The house represents a combination of Northern architecture with a bit of tropical touches. To wit, thick limestone walls and a wraparound veranda–
This place is open for tours Wednesday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM —
Feed your quest for knowledge of South Florida History and make a stop in this museum — and while you’re at it, drive down the beautiful tree covered Coral Way — This by the way is what sold me on accepting my transfer to South Florida !