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Austin’s outdoor ice skating rinks have closed for the season, but the metro area has a couple indoor rinks where you can glide around year-round. If you include San Antonio, even more options open up. Here is a list of places you can ice skate and purchase ice skates in the greater Austin area. Chaparral Ice Located in North Cross Mall, Chaparral Ice is Austin’s premier year-round ice skating venue. The family owned and operated skating business is highly regarded and involved in the community. It’s a great place to learn to skate, go for a public skate session, or […]

The Seattle area has already received more snowfall this year than usual. Winterfest at the Seattle Center has wrapped up for the season. In spite of this, and regardless of whether the Puget Sound continues its winter wonderland sort of year, you can create seasonal memories ice skating in Seattle at one of these indoor rinks. Highland Ice Arena Highland Ice Arena has been a popular place to learn to ice skate and hone ice skating skills for 55 years. Affordable group rates and free skating for children celebrating birthdays at Highland make it a top birthday party venue. The Shoreline arena is a 25-minute drive […]

Most outdoor Atlanta ice rinks have closed for the season. But a few seasonal rinks remain open in the coming weeks, and there are a handful of indoor rinks where you can ice skate in Atlanta year-round. Here are our top picks. Athens on Ice If you plan to head to UGA or visit Athens for any other reason between now and February 16, spend some time on the ice while there. Public skate sessions are held almost every day, and plenty of adult drop-in hockey sessions are on the schedule as well. Admission costs 3, and includes skate rental. […]

During the sweltering summer months, ice skating in South Florida serves as a refreshing escape from the heat. In the wintertime, a skate session can temporarily transport you to a place that at least somewhat resembles the traditional hallmarks of the season. And when you leave the rink behind, you don’t have to worry about scraping ice from your windshield or whether you’re wearing enough layers. Here are seven South Florida venues where you can experience this sweet escape. Basement Miami Basement offers a unique opportunity to combine traditional nightlife with ice skating. Check out the Miami Beach night club’s calendar […]

Throughout most of Southern California, hopes of finding natural ice to skate on can constitute a mere pipe dream.

For a city that receives relatively little ice or snow, Dallas has a ton of great ice skating options. If you didn’t find the time to skate before or during the holidays, but wish to get some time on the ice this season, here is a list of the DFW metro’s best ice skating rinks. All venues on this list are family-friendly, and many are open for business year-round. Allen Community Ice Rink Allen Community Ice Rink is a multipurpose facility used for just about every sport played on ice. The rink also hosts open skate and freestyle skating sessions for the general […]

The holidays have come and gone, and what’s left is a few months of cold or rainy weather, depending where you are. Even with the less-than-agreeable clime, January has much in-store for those cities around the country that AMLI residents call home. Some cities are keeping attractions like ice skating and holiday lights going for a week or two even after the New Year, and most of the festivals we’d normally enjoy outside have simply moved indoors. Rest assured, this month is packed with plenty of reasons to leave the warmth of your home. Atlanta Jan. 1-8: Winter Wonderland The Fernbank Museum of Natural […]

Unlike Dallas’ Uptown and Deep Ellum neighborhoods, nearby Irving’s Las Colinas isn’t known as a nightlife hub. But the Irving gem packs a punch for a community of its size. Where nightlife is concerned, the area around Las Colinas has it all: pubs, sports bars, dance clubs, and cocktail lounges. Here’s a look at some of the community’s nightlife offerings. 10 Downing Street Amid the post-Brexit turmoil of late summer and early fall, a 10 Downing Street opened far from the English prime minister’s residence. Inspired by the country where you’ll find its namesake, 10 Downing Street serves English […]

The New Year kicks off in less than a week. Do you know how you’ll wrap up 2016 and ring in 2017? If you’re in Houston and want to celebrate in style, the following Bayou City venues are hosting some promising New Year’s parties. The Ballroom at Bayou Place If elegant, black-tie affair is your preferred December 31 celebration environment, snag tickets to the 2017 New Year’s Affair: Downtown Countdown. The countdown kicks off at 8pm in Houston’s largest and one of its grandest ballrooms. Formal wear is a must. Hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and classy entertainment will all be on offer. […]

Uptown is one of the Denver’s most diverse, thriving neighborhoods. The area is a mix of old and new, bringing in several top-notch restaurants and nightlife hubs, as well as a boon of recently-renovated and brand new buildings. The area is where many of the city’s young professionals live and spend their nights, as well as a favorite of the lunchtime crowd from offices downtown. Today, the neighborhood that AMLI Park Avenue calls home is one of the most universally appealing in the Mile High City. Here are ten reasons why. 1. Avenue Theater Avenue Theater is an Uptown Denver […]