Thanksgiving tileYou don't have to eat turkey if you're dining out today, but if you'll be adhering to tradition, there are several Chattanooga-area restaurants where you can find the customary spread. It would be wise to call ahead about seating.
• Bluff View Art District, 411 E. Second St. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $26.95 adults, $14.95 children 12 and younger. Reservations: 265-5033, ext. 4.
• Broad Street Grille at The Chattanoogan, 1201 Broad St. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Cost: $34.95 adults, $17.95 children 6-12. Reservations: 424-3700.
• Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $27.95 adults, $23.95 seniors (65 and up) and $13.95 children 12 and younger. Reservations: 308-2481.
• Country Place, 7320 Shallowford Road. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $13.95 adults, $8.95 children 5-12. Reservations: 855-1392.
• Delta Queen, 100 River St. at Coolidge Park Landing. Features entertainment by Bob Stevens. Hours: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (four seatings, starting every 90 minutes). Cost: $27.95 adults, $24.95 seniors (65-plus), $14.95 children. Reservations: 468-4500.
• The Palms, 6925 Shallowford Road. Opens at 2 p.m. Cost: $18.95. Phone: 499-5055.
• Southern Belle Riverboat, 201 Riverfront Parkway at Ross's Landing. Dinner cruise at 1 p.m., dinner on the Pier, 2 p.m. Cost (for either): $30.50 adults, $15.50 children 3-12. Reservations: 266-4488.