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The holidays are right around the corner and there’s never been a better time to check out the sparkling lights during Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden. See over half a million lights formed in the shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals and waterfalls—all set in the natural beauty of the gardens. Located just a short drive from AMLI’s Seattle apartment rentals, a trip to the Garden d’Lights is a great way to put you into the holiday spirit. This display runs from Saturday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, and includes both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Here’s what to expect […]

Craving dessert? No problem! South Florida has a plethora of great places to get your fill of cakes, pies, pastries and ice cream as long as you know where to look. There is sugary goodness located throughout the area surrounding AMLI’s Southeast Florida apartments and we’ve picked some of our favorite spots to indulge! Here is our list of the most mouthwatering dessert spots in South Florida.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop (@fdpies) on Sep 7, 2018 at 1:16pm PDT Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop 2818 N. Miami Ave. This bakery specializes in pies, […]

November always feels like the beginning of the holiday season. There’s a lot going on around AMLI’s luxury apartments this November that you won’t want to miss out on. We took a dive into what’s happening and found a whole lot of Thanksgiving events, food and drink festivals, cultural markets to other seasonal activities. Let’s get right into what’s going on this November. Atlanta Nov. 6-11: West Side Story Catch the West Side Story musical—about true love, inspired by Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet and set in 1950’s New York City. The play showcases local Atlanta talent putting on the show at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. […]

Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood is the go-to place for unique vintage wear, statement accessories, furniture and one-of-a-kind goods. This quirky area has everything from a vintage mall to a strip of boutique shops where you can spend the day searching for the perfect piece. Fremont’s shops are great places to visit no matter what’s your style. Fremont is located just a short distance from all of AMLI’s Seattle apartments. Grab your wallet, let’s check out the shopping in the neighborhood.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Seattle Vintage Decor & More✨ (@fremontvintagemall) on Sep 29, 2018 at 11:37am PDT Fremont […]

VU Rooftop Bar (pronounced “view”) opened recently near Chicago’s McCormick Place. This must-try bar offers fine food and cocktails in a massive 13,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor space located 22 stories above the conference center floor. It’s got outstanding views of downtown Chicago as well as Lake Michigan. It’s conveniently located near many of AMLI’s Chicago luxury apartments. VU Rooftop Bar is a less than 2 miles south from our Printer’s Row apartments and our South Loop apartments. Let’s check out this fancy new rooftop bar in Chicago’s near South Side.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by VU Rooftop (@vurooftop) on Sep 25, 2018 at 2:33pm […]

North Atlanta has a ton of great restaurants to try. Discover all your favorites from American-style cuisine, international sensations or classic Southern fare, all without having to venture into downtown. We’ve put together some of our favorite restaurants to try in Piedmont Heights, where you can get everything your taste buds are craving. All of these recommendations are just a short commute from the Lindbergh apartments. Fat Mack’s Rib Shack 1811 Piedmont Ave. NE Fat Mack’s Rib Shack is a no-frills counter service restaurant offering barbecue, beer and nightly blues music. This intimate restaurant has all your favorite barbecue plates like ribs, chicken […]

Finding a great coffee shop in your city is about more than the quality of their drinks. It’s also about the atmosphere, the baristas, where it’s located and other special touches. Nearly every neighborhood has at least one go-to spot to get your caffeine fix, but we all know some are better than others. Houston is lucky to have the Crooked Tree Coffee House, which is within walking distance of AMLI’s apartments in Uptown Dallas. It’s a great place to stop in for your morning coffee, tea or breakfast. Crooked Tree Coffee House will be sure to please coffee lovers and those […]

The CFA Wings Over Houston Airshow is an annual community event put on by the volunteer groups of Houston Wing, Gulf Coast Wing and Tora! Tora! Tora! of the Commemorative Air Force. The special event is putting on its 34th show this year and takes place at the Ellington Airport on Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21. The airshow is just a short drive south from several of AMLI’s Houston luxury apartments such as our Allen Parkway apartments, apartments near midtown Houston, Washington Corridor apartments and our Montrose apartments. For every aviation enthusiast, or even those looking to learn more about the technology and […]

There are few things that make us happier than mimosas with brunch on a sunny weekend morning. While food is the first and foremost feature of any brunch, many restaurants have taken this weekend favorite to new heights with flashier presentations, gaudier menus and new takes on classic flavors, making the urge to capture your morning spread almost irresistible. Embrace it, brunch and Instagram just go together these days! Austin has many great delicious venues to choose from, both old and new. Here are a few of our top spots and favorite places near AMLI’s Austin apartments. You won’t be disappointed with […]

The United States Mint produces the coins circulating in our currency today. There are only four active mints in the United States, with locations in Philadelphia; San Francisco; West Point, NY and Denver—and the Denver location is the largest producer of coins in the world! They give free guided tours inside its facilities to show you up close how coins are produced. The tour is best suited for adults and children over seven years old. The mint is conveniently located downtown, and you can get here in a less than 3-mile drive from our Denver Capitol Hill apartments, apartments near Coors Field and LoDo […]