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A Hiking Brewery Tour of Denver

By Jason Ernst

Summer and fall are beautiful seasons for hiking in the Rocky Mountains. They’re also perfect for brewery tours and beer drinking. Why not combine the two activities by first working on your fitness with a beautiful hike and then chasing your efforts down with a cool beer at a mountain town brewery? Here are some of our favorite hiking and brewery combination trips from Denver and Broomfield.

Eating and Drinking in Chicago's River North

Exploding with fantastic places to eat, drink, and play, the culinary scene in Chicago’s River North neighborhood is as vibrant as they come. As an AMLI River North resident, you not only enjoy convenient access to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants. You also qualify for awesome discounts and freebies. All you need to do is flash your AMLI PERKS membership card or mention it when you call to reserve a table. Here are some of our favorite River North restaurants and AMLI PERKS partners.

Four Farmers Markets in Austin You Can't Miss

A long-time fixation on fresh, organic ingredients and a culture of supporting local farmers makes Austin a hotbed of farmers market activity. No matter where you live in the city, you shouldn’t have to travel far to get to one. Here are a few well-run farmers markets with reliably rich pickings that should be on your radar.

Beauty in Every Neighborhood- Seattle Through Art Walks

The Seattle art scene is diverse and vibrant, a fact reflected in the collections at the Seattle Art Museum, the Henry Art Gallery, the Frye Art Museum, and the Olympic Sculpture Park. The Emerald City also plays host to dozens of regular art walks, with pop-up art galleries, live performances, food, and more. Here are some of our favorite Seattle neighborhood art walks.

Seven of Atlanta's Hottest Summer Festivals

Weeks after temperatures in the 90s hit Atlanta, summer has officially arrived. Here, we don’t let those muggy, sweltering days keep us from having a good time. We’re just sure to cool down with a ride on a water slide or an ice cream cone from time to time. If you’re looking for fun festivals to fill your weekend days over the next few months, check out some of our favorites.

Out & About - Things to do in July

By Yvette Pistorio

School’s out, the weather is finally warming up (we’re looking at you Chicago and Denver!), festivals are in full swing. Summer is most definitely here! If you’ve looked at an event calendar for your city, we’re sure you’ve seen all the fun events happening this summer. But don’t worry. We’re here to help you pick the best ones. Check out your region below to see the must-dos for the month of July.

Out & About - Things to do in June

By Yvette Pistorio

June is right around the corner and with it comes an overwhelming number of fun summertime things to do. But don’t stress. We’re here to point you in the right direction so you don’t have to bother with anything less than awesome! Check out your city or state below to see the must-dos for the month of June.

Celebrate Art, Music, and Beer at These Vibrant SoCal Summer Festivals

Are you ready to revel in the summer festival season? If you’re looking for fun festivals and summer events to check out in the greater Los Angeles area, you’ve come to the right place. From neighborhood block parties to major international film and music festivals, Southern California plays host to an array of cultural events that are worth checking out. From L.A.’s happening downtown to the storied theaters of Hollywood, here are a few of our favorite SoCal summer celebrations of art, sun, and fun in the City of Angels.

A Guide to Houston's Summer Festivals

By Jason Ernst

Are you ready for summer? Regardless of how you feel about the sweat-inducing heat and humidity that greets you every time you step outdoors, we’re sure one or more of the summer festivals will ensure you have plenty of fun outside your apartment. Without further ado, we present the events that made our list of Houston’s best summer festivals for 2015.

Gather Round and Enjoy Life at Austin's Best Summer Festivals

With a temperate climate and a reputation as the live music capital of the world, you’d expect Austin to have exciting festivals taking place all year-round. Were you to make such an assumption, you’d definitely be right. Even in this beautiful oasis of year-round entertainment, however, the summer stands out as an exceptional time to hit the festival circuit. If you’re trying to work more fun into your schedule this summer, check out these hot Austin festivals.