Walk the Downtown Houston Tunnels ~5.0 miles

For those new to Houston, The downtown are has the longest network of pedestrian tunnels in the country. Probably in the world. They connect office towers, government buildings, shopping centers, parks, hotels, and entertainment venues together. This environment includes everything the urban natives needs to live and thrive allowing the downtown denizens to move about oblivious to the notorious "Houmidity" and occasional torrential rains.

Let's explore them.

The Hike
Following a short walk from the Cistern to downtown, we will enter the tunnel system. The normal hustle of downtown should be muted today because of the Columbus Day holiday. But you will still see many of the denizens of this urban space within their native underground habitat.

Highlights:
Wortham Center sculptures by William Paley
Artwork of the Marriott in the Humble Building (if available)
Texas Commerce Bank Lobby (in the art deco Gulf Building)
Julia Ideson Library building (if open)

Gathering Point:
Water Works Plaza
105b Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
Google Maps Link
Call or text Tom at 832-439-5797 if you need help.

Bathrooms:
At the start and various places within the tunnels.

The Trail:
Paved and mostly indoors. About a mile or so outside.

Weather:
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Hike map in the photos.

After Hike Event:
Phoenicia
1001 Austin St, Houston, TX 77010
Google Maps Link
Free parking in the garage. Entrance in the 1400 block of McKinney St.

About The Park:
https://www.downtownhouston.org/district/downtown-tunnels/