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Roughly 25 miles south of Los Angeles and a 20-minute drive from our Long Beach apartments lies the quiet community of San Pedro, an area where scenic cliffs and a beautiful shoreline make for great views and even better photo opportunities. In this neighborhood, you’ll find parks and playgrounds, as well as a light house and museum located in Point Fermin. However, if you continue on your path towards Paseo Del Mar, you’ll be greeted by a cryptic-looking fence, rising 8 feet and warning trespassers to keep out. Here, is where you’ll discover the Sunken City of San Pedro. While […]

At one point or another, we’ve all had a roommate.

As people snooze their alarm clocks for the third time before lazily crawling out of bed to begin their day, there’s one thing that’s always waiting for them, breakfast. And while some might grab some cereal or a muffin before heading out the door, those who have the time to get a solid meal in before their days begin often times stay fuller for longer periods of time and are more alert than their peers. Luckily, Atlanta has a plethora of breakfast spots to get your day started off right, all nestled closely to our Old Fourth Ward Park apartments. […]

There are many trails, gardens and state parks to go hiking near Chicago. Here are three to enjoy around the area.

The weather is heating up, the days are becoming longer, and there’s no better time than now to enjoy an ice-cold adult beverage. No matter if you’re spending your weekends lazily lounging by the pool or heading to a friend’s barbecue, whipping up tasty cocktails is a guaranteed way to win over your friends and family. Since a frosty, cool drink can be a summer staple, we’ve gathered a few recipes to help you beat the heat and stay refreshed. So grab a few glasses and let’s raise a toast to these tasty summer cocktails. Blackberry cucumber gin and tonic […]

With summer picking up momentum, it’s only a matter of time before weekend barbecues are in full swing. When you aren’t in the mood to start up the grill (or cross the bridge into Seattle for Dick’s), there are plenty of delicious burger joints in the Bellevue area for you to get your fix. Below, we’ve pulled together a list of three hot-spots to grab a mouthwatering burger, all close to AMLI’s downtown Bellevue apartments. Lunchbox Lab 989 112th Ave. NE Serving up eclectic cocktails and juicy burgers since 2011, Lunchbox Lab first started in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood […]

Interactive and fun, museums provide you with the chance to see storied works of art and learn new facts about the world. Whether you’re visiting museums that focus on art, history, science or life itself, the institutions in Houston have something to offer for everyone. Museums are a great way to pick up conversation pieces, spend time with friends and family and dive into a world you otherwise might not have known about. Even better? Many periodically offer free admission! So the next time you’re in the mood to feel inspired, make your way over to one of the museums below. Houston Museum […]

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June is finally here, so we know what that means—the first (official) day of summer is quickly approaching! There’s plenty of things to look forward to this month, so be sure to grab your friends and family and get ready for a fun summer. Without further ado, here’s everything going on around AMLI apartments for the month of June. Atlanta June 8: Tunes from the Tomb Not your typical music venue, enjoy a music-filled day at the Historic Oakland Cemetery. In its ninth year running, this unique music festival will have acts performing on multiple stages, delicious craft beer and […]

As the weather continues to warm up, it’s become all the more necessary to find the perfect cold treat to suit your sweet tooth and keep you cool for the summer. And if you’re wondering what that cold snack may be—yes, the answer is ice cream. Around our Ft. Lauderdale apartment rentals, there are plenty of ice cream shops for you to enjoy, and we recommend trying every single one of them. Wilton Creamery 2301 Wilton Drive Differing from your average mom-and-pop ice cream shop, Wilton Creamery defines itself as an “upscale boutique.” A loft space with industrial decor, take […]