Washburn Tunnel, Houston

#371 among attractions in Houston

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The Washburn Tunnel is a two-lane underwater motor-vehicle tunnel connecting Galena Park and Pasadena, two suburbs of Houston, Texas. Completed in 1950, it travels north-south underneath the Houston Ship Channel. It was named after Harris County, Texas Auditor Harry L. Washburn. It is the largest and first toll-free vehicular tunnel in the Southern United States. ()

Coordinates: 29°43'35"N, 95°12'43"W

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Washburn Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gulfgate Center, Jacinto City, South Houston, Ship Channel Bridge.

5.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gulfgate Center, Houston
137 min walk • Gulfgate Center, a bustling shopping hub in Houston, United States, stands as a testament to the city's dedication to retail diversity and convenience. Strategically located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and the 610 South Loop, this shopping center serves as a...
3.3 miNW
Area
Jacinto City, Houston
85 min walk • Jacinto City is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, east of the intersection of Interstate 10 and the East Loop of Interstate 610.
4.6 miS
City, Area
South Houston, Pasadena
117 min walk • South Houston is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area and Harris County. The population was 16,983 at the 2010 census. It is bordered by the cities of Houston and Pasadena, and geographically located southeast of Houston.
3.3 miW
Bridge
Ship Channel Bridge, Houston
84 min walk • The Sidney Sherman Bridge is a strutted girder bridge in Houston, Texas. It spans the Houston Ship Channel and carries the East Loop segment of Interstate 610 on the east side of the city.
1.7 miNW
City, Area
Galena Park, Houston
45 min walk • Galena Park is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The population was 10,887 at the 2010 census.
2.4 miW
Harbor
Port of Houston, Houston
61 min walk • The Port of Houston is one of the world's largest ports and serves the metropolitan area of Houston, Texas. The port is a 50-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities located a few hours' sailing time from the Gulf of Mexico.
5.2 miW
29°44'47"N • 95°17'45"W
Hidalgo Park, Houston
133 min walk • Park
5.9 miSE
City
Deer Park
151 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will find themselves in awe of the stunning landscapes that surround Deer Park. The city is home to several beautiful parks, including the sprawling Deer Park Nature Preserve. This expansive green space is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with its...
6.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Denver Harbor, Houston
160 min walk • Denver Harbor is a historic community located in eastern Houston, Texas, United States near the Houston Ship Channel. The community, bounded by Wallisville Road, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the Port Terminal Railroad Association, was first settled in the 1890s and platted in 1911 and 1913.
4.3 miSE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Pasadena Memorial Stadium, Pasadena
109 min walk • Veterans Memorial Stadium, opened in 1965, is a 12,700-capacity stadium in Pasadena, Texas, owned by the Pasadena Independent School District. The stadium hosts all of the varsity home football games for the district's five high schools and is also host to many Class 3A, 4A and 5A playoff games.
5.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena
146 min walk • Texas Chiropractic College is a private chiropractic college in Pasadena, Texas. Founded in 1908, it is the fourth oldest chiropractic college in the United States.