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1- You are going to have a blast in Atlanta. Okay, so lets talk about eating. There are tons of options at any end of the spectrum. Obviously, you have every chain resteraunt that there is. The Palm is great, Ruth's Chris is awesome, and for high end Italian, I recomend Magiannos. Those are all in Buckhead. If you get to buckhead, there is a place in the Buckhead Village called Souper Jenny that is a great spot for lunch, and is on the lower end of the financial spectrum.
Now, if you have an open night, you can try to get into the Tabernacle, they have some awesome bands play, if you like live music.
In the Village, a place called five paces (also referred to as 5P) has a live band on Friday's and Saturday's. Actually, in the village, there are several bars all within walking distance. Red Door is more laid back and quiet.... a place that you can drink and chat. Churchills is pretty similar, but they have free darts and you can play pool on three beat up pool tables with crooked house sticks. The pool hall is directly across from 5P. It looks rough, but it isn't. Obviously, it has several pool tables. This isn't the typical hustler's pool hall though. Most in there are just playing because they want something to do. (there are a few sharks trolling though, so don't put your wallet on the table and expect to take on all comers).
Stout is a very nice bar that actually has good food, and it is right next to Souper Jenny. It is similar to Fado in atmosphere, but doesn't get as crowded because they are on a side street in the village and it gets fewer tourists and OTP people. (OTP=outside the permiter. The perimeter is I-285 which makes a complete loop around the city of Atlanta. People who live outside that in any of the many suburbs are called OTPers)
Now, the world of Coke is interesting, as is the Cylorama if you are history buff, especially Civil War history. The Aquarium is pretty amazing as well....
I disagree with the above poster about Underground Atlanta. Especially if you were to go during the daytime. I have taken my kids down there several times.
There are typically some great exhibits the high museum of Art as well.
Man, I could go ON and ON about what there is to do in Atlanta. I mean, seriously, if you are a straight laced kind of guy, I have pretty much laid it out for you.
But, Atlanta is a VERY diverse city. It is called black Hollywood. It has swingers bars. There is a place called Johnny's hideaway that you are almost guaranteed to pick up a lady for the night... but bewared... she will be a cougar.... (oh, and they have a dress code... so take a sport coat if you plan on going there). There is a huge gay scene as well, but I am not familiar with that. I can call some friends though and give you the lowdown on that if you need it.
2) I haven't been to a basketball game in a stadium, but I imagine that if you have nosebleed seats, it will suck.
3) I don't think that this is a big deal at all. Fans at Championship or tournament games just expect to be in contact with fans from the other team. As long as you are respectful, I am sure you will receive similar treatment from other fans.
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