The City of Thornton, CA
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Thornton is a small town in the state of California. The largest nearby city to Thornton is Sacramento, approximately 33 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Thornton, including Baskin Robbins, Flying J Travel Plaza, 224 West Pub & Grill, Burger King and Alma's Cafe. For a larger selection of Thornton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Thornton Golf Courses, Zoos and/or Arenas, including the Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course, Micke Grove Zoo, Dry Creek Ranch Golf Course, Forest Lake Golf Course and Emerald Lakes Golf Center. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Thornton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Thornton:
- Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)
- Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
- Stockton Municipal Airport (SCK)

Thornton, California Attractions

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Aerospace Museum of California - Sacramento, The Aerospace Museum of California is an aviation museum that is situated in North Highlands, California on the former McClellan Air Force Base, which closed in 2001. It features displays of authentic military and civilian aircraft as well as space vehicle replicas. It preserves the history and mission of this former base as well as those of neighboring bases like Beale and Mather Air Force Bases. The museum was originally established as the McClellan Aviation Museum in 1986.
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Alex G. Spanos Center - University of the Pacific - Stockton, Alex G. Spanos Center is a 6,150-seat, indoor multi-purpose stadium on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.
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Altamont Motorsports Park - Tracy, Altamont Raceway Park was a motorsports race track located in Alameda County in Northern California between the towns of Tracy and Livermore. It first opened on July 22, 1966, and has variously operated under the names Altamont Speedway, Altamont Raceway, Altamont Motorsports Park, and Altamont Raceway Park and Arena. The speedway closed in October 2008.

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Ancil Hoffman Golf Course - Carmichael, The Ancil Hoffman Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Sacramento County California. Built in 1965, this Carmichael course designed by William F. Bell is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 916-482-3284. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 6700 Tarshes Dr, Carmichael, CA 95608

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Antelope Greens Golf Course - Antelope, The Antelope Greens Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Sacramento County California. Built in 1994, this Antelope course designed by Don Reiners is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 916-334-5764. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 2721 Elverta Rd, Antelope, CA 95843

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Arcade Creek Course at Haggin Oaks Golf Course - Sacramento, The Arcade Creek Course at Haggin Oaks Golf Course is a 36 hole public golf course in Sacramento County California. Built in 1956, this Sacramento course designed by Michael McDonagh is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 916-575-2525. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.
Address: 3645 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

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ARCO Arena - Sacramento, ARCO Arena, soon to be known as Power Balance Pavilion, is an indoor arena that is situated in the Natomas area of Sacramento, California. It is home to the NBA's Sacramento Kings.

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Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course - Sacramento, The Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Sacramento County California. Built in 1995, this Sacramento course designed by Perry Dye is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 916-665-2020. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 8301 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95832

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Bethel Island Club, The - Bethel Island, The Bethel Island Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Contra Costa County California. Built in 1966, this Bethel Island course designed by Bob E. Baldock is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 925-684-2654. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 3303 Gateway Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511

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Bradshaw Ranch Golf Course - Sacramento, The Bradshaw Ranch Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Sacramento County California. Built in 1989, this Sacramento course designed by Steve Legarra is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 916-363-6549. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 7350 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA 95829

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Thornton, California Restaurants
This is a list of Thornton Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Steak & Barbecue Restaurants, Truck Stops, Fast Foods & Carry Out, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops and Buffets Restaurants. Happy Dining!

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