Murphy's - An Atlanta institution, Murphy's is a bit of an upscale brunch in the heart of the Virginia Highlands neighborhood. Reservation needed. (997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta GA)

The Silver Skillet - An old-school classic diner with fast talking servers and true southern-style portions that will keep you full all day (200 14th St. NW, Atlanta GA)

Kinship Butcher and Sundry - A butcher and coffee shop serving local and sustainable meat and produce. We suggest the double sausage breakfast sandwich and any one of their specialty lattes! (1019 Virginia Ave NE., Atlanta GA)

Refuge Coffee Co - An easy-going coffee and pastry shop that doubles as a job training program for resettled refugees and immigrants in the area.

Little Rey - Vibrant and casual Mexican spot with great tacos and margs - you can find Chris and Meriah here every other Friday. (1878 Piedmont Ave NE. Atlanta, GA)

Grana - A fun, modern Italian restaurant famous for their meatball flight and from-scratch pizzas (1835 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA)

Amore e Amore - If you want to have an incredibly fun evening and some pretty phenomenal Italian food while you're at it, you MUST go to Amore e Amore. Reservation needed. (467 North Highland Ave.)

Saints + Council - A New Americana restaurant in the heart of the shopping and eating district in Midtown: Colony Square. After dinner stop by Establishment for a drink on the patio! (1221 Peachtree St NE Suite 130)

Fox Bros BBQ Westside - A new location for a classic Atlanta BBQ restaurant. While you're at The Works, enjoy a beer at Dr. Scofflaw or wandering around the food terminal! (204 Chattahoochee Row NW, Atlanta, GA)

BoccaLupo - A Michelin recommended Italian restaurant that feels like a neighborhood haunt, all the cocktails and pastas are must-trys. Reservation needed. (753 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta GA)

Piedmont Park - Often called Atlanta's Central Park this is a fun, vibrant community park that is perfect for a good walk, people watching, a picnic, or visiting the spot Chris proposed to Meriah!

Ponce City Market - Bustling retail, restaurants, and more in the converted Sear's warehouse building - also a great place to hop onto the Atlanta Beltline to take a good walk or enjoy more food/drink

The High Museum - A cultural institution in Atlanta since 1905 and a truly fantastic, and well-curated rotating art museum (plan to spend a few hours here!)

Atlanta Botanical Gardens - A large and impressive exhibition of outdoor gardens, sculptures, and natural experiences. (Tickets required)

The World of Coke - This is a great activity if you've got littles with you for the weekend, it is an interactive experience all about the history of The Coca-Cola Company. Make sure to try Beverly!! (Tickets required)

SweetWater Brewing Company - The home of SweetWater beer, a large and lively brewery with fantastic food and a nice big outdoor space (195 Ottley Dr. NE)

Moe's & Joe's - Everything you want in the perfect neighborhood dive bar - cheap beer, great patio, and good people. Also the #1 PBR bar in America! (1033 N Highland Ave.)

Dr. Scofflaw's at the Works - The second Scofflaw Brewing location is our favorite because of The Works - check out a great international food hall and cool vendors all around! (214 Chattahoochee Row NW)

Monday Night Brewing - A classic Atlanta brewery with nice outdoor space in West Midtown, also the location where Chris and Meriah did trivia for nearly 2 years! (670 Trabert Ave NW.)

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall - You can't miss the iconic Ladybird yellow umbrellas when walking on the Beltline, stop in for one of their dangerously delicious patio punches or some great modern southern food. (684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE)

Hotel Clermont Rooftop - Arguably one of the most iconic spots in Atlanta, enjoy a drink on the rooftop of the Clermont Hotel, enjoy a great dinner at Tiny Lou's, or visit the Clermont Lounge of an adult's-only kind of evening. (789 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE)

Johnny's Hideaway - Voted the best dance bar in Atlanta, this is a storied, retro nightclub that specializes in playing the oldies! (3771 Roswell Rd NE)