Aragon Ave, Coral Gables

Aragon Ave is a commercial street in Coral Gables that's parallel to and one block away from Miracle Mile. One shop on the street makes it memorable: Books and Books, a bookstore/cafe that is the location for many cultural events in the Gables (putting to shame the nearby, much larger, and better-funded Barnes and Noble). Books and Books hosts book release parties, book signings, and talks by famous authors. It is one of the few places to go to for such events in culture-starved Coral Gables.

There is a large municipal garage across the street from Books and Books, and a few small shops on the same street, including a pricey chocolate shop, a stationary place, and yet another furniture store.