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Houston is the largest city in the South (fourth largest in the US) and is home to some of the best shopping in the country. The city has many distinct shopping areas from vintage boutiques to high-end fashion shops. Best of all, AMLI’s Houston apartments are sprinkled all around the city and happen to be close by many of the best shopping centers and neighborhoods with one-of-a-kind boutiques you can’t miss. Here are some of our favorites for shopping in Houston and why they stand out. Grab your wallet, let’s go shopping! Houston Premium Outlets This outlet mall is HUGE. It’s got […]

Plants and flowers are popping up all over Seattle, making it a great time to take a stroll in the local gardens. The city is known for being full to trees and parks, so it’s only right that gardens also be included in your pursuit of nature. AMLI’s Seattle apartments are surrounded by some of the Emerald City’s best gardens. Get ready to take in the beauty and wonder of everything “plant.” Seattle Japanese Garden 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E. The Seattle Japanese Garden is 3.5 acres of urban sanctuary. Winding paths and benches invite you to view the gardens slowly […]

Atlanta is a city where time is best spent outdoors—eating delicious food and downing cold drinks, that is. Not only are there some amazing restaurants all around Atlanta, but some of them have really great patios to enjoy time with your friends and family over a unique dining experience. Our list may not be the definitive list of Atlanta’s best patios, but it does include our favorites. Park Tavern 500 10th St. NE Park Tavern is located smack dab inside Piedmont Park. This place is great for people watching as there are always people out and about working out, flying kites and […]

There is no better time than now to get out in nature and explore some of the best walking, running and bike riding trails in Irving, Texas. If you happen to live at the Irving apartments at AMLI on Riverside, or close by in the neighborhood, there’s so much to see right in our backyard! Spending time in nature makes us healthier and happier people, and who can argue with that? So, grab your hiking shoes and prepare to get moving on these Irving, Texas trails. Campion Trail 0.4 miles away The scenic Campion Trail offers a mixture of nature and urban views as it winds through […]

Looking to try out a few new restaurants around Chicago this Summer? Chicago always has eateries popping up all over and we’ve got the inside scoop on the some of the latest places to dine. With the convenient location to AMIL 900’s South Loop apartments, it makes getting around town to some of the best local restaurant spots a breeze. Get out of your usual day-to-day rut and indulge your cravings with these new Chicago restaurants. A post shared by Roti Modern Mediterranean (@rotimodernmed) on Jun 1, 2018 at 6:21am PDT Roti Modern Mediterranean 1012 W. Randolph St. A brand-new location […]

Summer is starting to blossom all around the country. Plan your June with our list of best things to do, including early-summer festivals, food events and much more near AMLI apartments all around the country.  The sun is shining, so get that sunblock on and go experience all June has to offer. Atlanta June 9: Hot air balloon fest See hot air balloons up close, watch them glow and take a tethered ride during Balloons Over Fayette Festival. The fest also has food trucks, music performances, a kids’ zone and crafts. Fun for the whole family. General admission is only . […]

Chicago was something of a speakeasy capital during the Prohibition years, fueled largely by the bootlegging of prolific gangster Al Capone. And although the speakeasy’s purpose ended with the 1933 repeal of Prohibition, demand for speakeasy-style bars never truly fizzled out. Today, “secret” bars requiring a password for entrance are as popular as ever, as well as those decorated with the trappings of the 1920s and Prohibition era. Here are 15 hip retro bars where you can get a taste of the times without fear of legal retribution. The Bassment Tucked beneath The Hampton Social, this hopping Chicago speakeasy hosts in-house jazz, […]

What’s a Texas summer without a good margarita? 

The Colorado River’s southern shores are home to some of Austin’s most treasured green space. And the fast-growing neighborhoods lining those shores are the site of dynamic service and retail activity. As a result, there are plenty of exciting ways to pass time in and around the South Shore District. The next time you want to make the most of a day off without venturing far from your South Shore apartment rental, consider these worthwhile experiences. Relax or recreate at Lady Bird Lake Lady Bird Lake, the easternmost reservoir along Texas’ Colorado River, was designed as a power plant cooling pond. Now an integral […]

You could probably attribute it to Seattle’s strong Nordic heritage, health-conscious population or oft-gloomy weather. But for some reason, the Emerald City and its environs are home to an impressive number of exceptional day spas. We’re not complaining or anything. It just makes it that much harder to have a bad spa day. But for a truly remarkable spa day, here are nine Seattle spa retreats every massage enthusiast and sauna rat should know. Ananya Spa Year after year, this waterfront Seattle spa receives positive critical reviews and appears on lists of the city’s best spas. Ananya is praised for the quality and […]