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Tunnels

Houston, TX 77002
713 222 9255
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Ranked #59 of 150 attractions in Houston
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Description: To avoid the hot sun Houstonians get around through underground tunnels that connect 55 buildings.
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Kingwood, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We arent rated one of the fattest cities for nothin. Escape the heat, hit the tunnels and get whatever grub your heart desires. Honestly, great selection, good people watching and good seating at the Park Shops.

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Klein, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

If you wonder why there are so few pedestrians on the city streets --it's cause of the tunnels. Great when it's raining or too hot. Shops of every type, services like hair salons, and lots of places to eat. Oh yes, it also provides a safe comfy way to get around downtown.

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Houston, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

cool idea but not much going on. Confusing directions and not much to see. OK for a hot day activity but not that great.

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

Ever wonder where all the people are in Houston? They are in the tunnels. No one walks outside except those who do not know. We eat, shop, enjoy all in the tunnel system. Air conditioned, beautifully lit, try it.

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Houston, Texas
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

Sorry to say, this was just an incredibly dull experience. The guide felt the need to stick to a script, even when topics were already covered by questions. For the noon portion of the tour, rather than get those who wanted to order a bite to eat a chance to beat the crazy downtown rush, she insisted on covering the... More

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Pearland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

So many tunnels are underneath Downtown offices. You really have to see them all and see how they are connected and all the stores, retail and food sprinkled all over the place. A little private, concrete underground community.

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Pearland, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

I have moved about these tunnels for over 30 years. It has a unique life of moving business people through the various restaurants, offices, churches, medical services and errand destinations. It is amazing to see the masses of people mole through under the city. Fun way to get a brisk walk without having to get out in the weather.

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Houston, Texas
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

The "tunnels" sounds a lot cooler than it actually is. Yes, Houston does have a system of using underground walkways to get from one building to the next, and there are scattered shops throughout..but this is definitely NOT a tourist attraction.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

This is just Houston avoiding its own downtown! What's down there? Walkways and shops!! Why put them underground? Because it's hot? Grow up kids! Of the Houston residents i know, none had ever visited the tunnels. Clearly they are used by the working stiffs who commute into the business and banking high rises downtown and by tourists, but if these... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

Visit with family. Ate at a great Mediterrean restaurant. A lot of walking. But definitely a way t beat the Houston Heat!

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