Thornton Historical Society Museum & Quarry Tours

Thornton Quarry is one of the largest aggregate quarries in the world, located  just south of Chicago. Work at the quarry began in 1924 by Colonel Hodgkins, and since 1938 has been operated by the Material Service Corporation. The quarry is 1.5 miles (2.5 km) long, 0.5 miles (1 km) wide, and 400 feet (125 m) deep. Gallagher Asphalt Corporation has been operating on the grounds of the quarry since 1928. A dry-land dike  carries Inter-State 80/Inter-State 294/Tri-State Tollway over the quarry.


Touring Chicago

Chicago is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and with over 2.8 million people is the third largest city in the United States. Located on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the third-most densely populated major city in the U.S., and anchor to the world's 26th largest metropolitan area[3] with over 9.5 million people across three states.

Untouchable Tours

Tours start in front of the famous Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's to show you the scenes of some of the bloodiest and most sensational crimes in the history of Chicago gangland. One of the most infamous sites is the scene of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. You will get a glimpse of some of the most famous gangland haunts, brothels and gambling dens. See Chicago's most infamous sites: the Biograph Theater, scene of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Dion O'Bannion's flower shop, Holy Name Cathedral and much more...

Urban Shop Guide

A new addition to the Chicago shopping scene and fashion community, Urban Shop Guide operates shopping tour services for out-of-towners and locals alike. Expect to find Chicago's best kept Chicago secrets.
Urban Shop Guide helps small groups explore the blossoming fashion scene. The guided neighborhood tours feature luxury transportation, knowledgeable guides and customized itineraries, taking visitors to the smaller boutiques populating trendy areas such as Lincoln Park and Bucktown


Visitor Information Centers

Chicago's visitor information centers are conveniently located in two of the city's most popular areas.

  • Water Works Visitor Center - 163 E. Pearson
  • Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Information Center - 77 E. Randolph Street

Plan to visit the information centers when you arrive in Chicago to receive brochures featuring attractions and special events. Multilingual materials are also available.


Windy City Blues Society

There mission is to preserve, promote, and enhance blues music and the blues community; support blues education, and promote the Chicago area blues scene including its blues musicians. 
They intend to connect all aspects of the Chicagoland Blues Community -  artists, labels, blues clubs, and fans.

Wrigley Field Tours

Wrigley Field, which was built in 1914, will be playing host to Major League Baseball for the 95th season in 2008 - and to the Cubs for the 93rd year. Wrigley Field is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park (1912).


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