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Thornton Quarry — Attraction in Thornton Township

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Thornton Quarry
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Thornton Quarry is one of the largest aggregate quarries in the world, located in Thornton, Illinois just south of Chicago. The quarry is 1.5 miles long, 0.5 miles wide, and 450 feet deep at its deepest point. Gallagher Asphalt Corporation has been operating on the grounds of the quarry since 1928.
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Thornton Distilling Co. Wedding Venue & Private Event Space
400 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476
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The Quarry Thornton
121 S Williams St, Thornton, IL 60476
Jimbooo's Italian Beef
109 Williams St, Thornton, IL 60476
G&T Trackside
H99Q+F5, 106 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476
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Thornton Quarry

Thornton, IL 60476
4.9(21)
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Thornton Quarry is one of the largest aggregate quarries in the world, located in Thornton, Illinois just south of Chicago. The quarry is 1.5 miles long, 0.5 miles wide, and 450 feet deep at its deepest point. Gallagher Asphalt Corporation has been operating on the grounds of the quarry since 1928.

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Nearby attractions of Thornton Quarry

Thornton Distilling Co. Wedding Venue & Private Event Space

Thornton Distilling Co. Wedding Venue & Private Event Space

Thornton Distilling Co. Wedding Venue & Private Event Space

4.8

(15)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Thornton Quarry

The Quarry Thornton

Jimbooo's Italian Beef

G&T Trackside

The Quarry Thornton

The Quarry Thornton

4.9

(594)

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Jimbooo's Italian Beef

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G&T Trackside

G&T Trackside

4.8

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Best burger and salad. Ask for more fries and tots…. Amazing and huge portions. Music fantastic.
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I had token this passing the freeway. It’s just beautiful
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4.9
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5.0
1y

Cool spot to see the machines and power behind our economy.

The quarry produces aggregates, stone, sand, metallurgical stone, mineral filler, and several other products. Thornton Quarry produces more than seven million tons of rock products, worth tens of millions of dollars a year.

The quarry is 1.5 mile long, 0.5 miles wide, and 450 feet deep at its deepest point. The Quarry is so vast that the entire village of Thornton could sit comfortably on its floor. It’s the second-largest commercial stone quarry...

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5.0
2y

I love this place ..It's home away from home. Always a good vibe I love the owners❤️ Angela & Ryan are the best! The whole staff is always friendly. The food and drinks are the best price ever. It's a hidden...

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5.0
1y

The Quarry was a very fun experience! Not only were we comfortable and had great customer service, but we also LOVED the food and drinks. I personally LOVED the Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita. HIGHLY...

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