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Hundreds of exciting adventures lie within a 250-mile radius of Denver. The area contains alpine forests and lakes, world-famous ski slopes, historic towns, awe-inspiring national landmarks, and award-winning breweries. Here’s a taste of what you can experience at five popular day trip destinations from the Mile-High City. Boulder just over a half hour’s drive from Denver, Boulder offers an almost endless array of day trip activities. The city’s 31,000 acres of parkland are rich with hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as picnic spots. If you feel more like shopping or […]

The state of Illinois is no stranger to the suburbs. Chicago’s surrounding area is home to more than 100 of them. In 2016, Niche.com ranked the Village of Vernon Hills the 7th best suburb in Illinois. The Lake County community has a lot going for it and people are taking notice. The village’s population has grown even as the population of the Chicagoland area has declined over the past couple of years. Here are the most common reasons people are drawn to Vernon Hills. 1. Location Vernon Hills is an hour’s train ride from Chicago’s Union Station and an hour’s drive […]

You work hard during the day. You have duties to fulfill at home in the evening. If you have time, try to spend an hour or two doing something you enjoy in between. You deserve it. Readers keen on imbibing a post-work cocktail or regional craft brew, take note of these trending Seattle happy hour haunts. A post shared by AnchorheadCoffee (@anchorheadcoffee) on Mar 22, 2017 at 7:49am PDT Anchorhead Coffee Co. Anchorhead Coffee’s new-ish downtown cafe is a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive from AMLI 535. Anchorhead’s sophisticated coffee is reason enough to visit. The daily hour makes it even more compelling. […]

Austin and the Texas Hill Country are blessed with hundreds of fields and gardens where bluebonnets bloom en masse. If you’d like to admire impressive displays of the state flower and other spring blooms, visit these spots in and around Austin. In Austin Bull Creek District Park Brilliant wildflowers are in bloom at Bull Creek District Park. Bluebonnets should still have their violet coloring at the time this post goes live. Even closer to AMLI’s Allandale apartments, bluebonnets have sprouted around the bus station at Bull Creek Road and 45th Street. The wildflowers contribute a certain rare […]

The Georgia countryside is naturally breathtaking. Lush and verdant landscape covers much of the region. Cascading waterfalls and awe-inspiring mountain gorges abound an hour or two’s drive from Atlanta. For a large capital city, metro Atlanta is home to some impressive natural treasures. Here are five bucolic and serene Atlanta locales where you can enjoy a nature retreat. Kirkwood Urban Forest Community Garden Managed by members of Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood, this unique seven-acre green space is an urban paradise. Walking trails meander through hardwood forest, along a spring-fed creek, and across a frog pond. It’s hard to fathom the land […]

Flagler Village, a neighborhood just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, is preparing for its day in the sun. Since Flagler Arts & Technology (FAT) Village was developed in 2000, its planners have worked to make it a more desirable place to work, live, and play. An eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, work spaces, and state-of-the-art apartment communities have attracted millennials and creatives to the neighborhood in droves, and more promising projects are underway. Here’s a closer look at the forces giving Flagler Village its growing star power. Arts and culture Over the past half-decade, Flagler Village has transformed into Fort […]

The clouds might be out for most of the month, but as we inch toward summer, the days continue to grow warmer and warmer. For those of us in the southernmost states, a steady stream of sunny 70- and 80-degree days already dot the calendar. Everywhere this month though, we see the first outdoor festivals of the year begin to creep into our weekend plans as well as a host of events to enjoy indoors for when rain decides to fall. Atlanta April 1: Pillow Fight International Pillow Fight Day isn’t just for kids. People around the world gather in parks […]

Home to nearly two million Southern California residents, the San Fernando Valley is not exactly undiscovered. Still, the urban valley has plenty of relatively little known treasures to visit and enjoy. Here are some special San Fernando Valley places and experiences you may not have known about. The Batmobile The most iconic superhero ride of all time was fashioned at Barris Kustom Industries in North Hollywood. An original still stands on the showroom floor. The Batmobile is a ten-minute drive from AMLI Lex on Orange. California Institute of Abnormalarts (CIA) Far out of the mainstream, this NoHo nightclub-cum-sideshow museum is truly one […]

Date planning can be exciting, but it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. If you’re trying to plan a fun and romantic evening out with your significant other but are struggling to choose an activity or destination, you’ve come to the right place. Here are fun dates ideas in the north Dallas communities of Frisco, Irving, Plano, and Richardson. Catch a RoughRiders game Frisco’s Dr. Pepper Ballpark is one of the best minor league parks in the country. If you live at AMLI at the Ballpark, you can take advantage of its close proximity by taking a date to a RoughRiders […]

The Mile-High City is one of the nation’s fittest. In spite of Denver’s active population and proximity to world-class ski resorts, many residents struggle to keep trim and fit during the winter months. If you don’t get to the slopes as often as you’d like and you’re serious about your commitment to staying in shape, here are some tips for staying in prime skiing condition and not having to work too hard to get your beach body ready in time for summer. Embrace another winter sport Pursuing passion for a winter sport can make staying in shape over the winter as much fun as it is work. Cross-country skiing, […]