A locative media app

  • You must go to each location to unlock it!
  • Unlock exclusive points of interest curated by local history experts and classic Coconut Grove "Grovites."
  • Display historic locations in a zoomable, map-based view or in a scrolling list..
  • A unique family friendly tour around Coconut Grove.

It’s the most fun way to explore Coconut Grove.

NOTE: This app will only work in Coconut Grove!

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A community exploring its past

Know Your Grove is the best (and most fun!) way to explore one of Miami's oldest and most historic neighborhoods: Coconut Grove. This locative media app invites you on a bike ride or walking tour to learn about the history of a once vibrant community struggling under the weight of gentrification. From founding families to current development trends, see the "then" and "now" photographs come to life right in front of you, with audio information for easy touring. Unlock every spot...

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Featured Locations

Plymouth Congretional Church
Plymouth Congregational Church The Church can trace its roots to early pioneer Isabella Peacock’s Sunday school, which began in 1887.
The Barnacle
The Barnacle Built in 1891, The Barnacle is the oldest house in its original structure in Miami-Dade County.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya A National Historic Landmark, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a 1916 waterfront estate home with 32 decorated rooms and 10 acres of formal gardens.
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Made possible by

peacock
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation University of Miami Libraries University of Miami Lowe Museum