Hammond city centre in Louisiana is a historic district with a walking tour, local businesses and arts venues, including the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. You can use downtown’s visitor resources to plan what to see, then pair a theatre visit or train arrival with time in the centre.
- Downtown’s historic district tour has 20 stops.
- The Columbia Theatre presents dance, theatrical events and contemporary concerts year-round.
- Hammond Amtrak station is staffed.
Where downtown Hammond sits
Downtown Hammond is a historic district with local businesses, cultural venues and visitor resources grouped around its central streets. The district has more than 250 locally owned businesses, and its visitor site offers an interactive map, business directory and walking tour.
The Hammond Historic District walking tour has 20 stops, including the Columbia Theatre, Ritz Theater and Train Depot. You can explore the tour online or follow it in person, connecting several landmarks on foot.
The visitor site also organizes ideas by interest, with guides to arts, food, family activities, shopping, nightlife and outdoor activities. Check the official site before you go for current visitor details.
Getting around the centre
Downtown’s walking tour gives you a way to explore the historic district, while the interactive map can help you locate businesses and activities. Families can add the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center, identified as a family-friendly downtown activity.
For a Saturday visit, the downtown visitor site advertises a farmers and artisans market in the morning. Market schedules can change, so confirm current details before setting out.
Link a theatre visit with downtown time
The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts is at 220 East Thomas Street, Hammond, LA 70401, and presents dance, theatrical events and contemporary concerts throughout the year. Its place among the historic district tour stops makes it easy to pair a performance with a downtown walk.
Check the theatre’s schedule for performance details, then use the downtown map to plan a route around historic stops and businesses. The district’s visitor site also has guides to arts and dining.
Theatre programming and practical planning are covered in this guide to Columbia Theatre in Hammond.
Arriving by train and continuing into town
Hammond Amtrak station is staffed. Amtrak advises passengers to arrive at least 45 minutes before departure if they need ticketing, baggage or passenger assistance, and at least 30 minutes before departure if they do not need those services.
The station offers checked baggage service and storage, though baggage storage may incur a fee. It has an accessible platform, a barrier-free path from the drop-off area to the platform, an accessible waiting room, a wheelchair and a wheelchair lift. The station has no restrooms, Wi-Fi, vending machines or ticketing kiosks.
For station details and arrival planning, use this Hammond Amtrak station guide. Amtrak’s station information can help you confirm current service and facility details before travel.
Plan the return to your hotel
Hammond city centre is about a 5-minute drive from Colonial Inn. The inn offers one-star rooms for a city-centre visit; plan your return transport around downtown activities and any evening performance.
FAQs
How many stops are on the Hammond Historic District walking tour?
The tour has 20 stops, including the Columbia Theatre, Ritz Theater and Train Depot. You can explore it online or in person.
What happens at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts?
The theatre presents dance, theatrical events and contemporary concerts year-round. It is at 220 East Thomas Street in Hammond.
How early should you arrive at Hammond Amtrak station?
Amtrak advises arriving at least 45 minutes before departure if you need ticketing, baggage or passenger assistance, and at least 30 minutes before departure if you do not.
Does downtown Hammond have a farmers and artisans market?
The downtown visitor site advertises a Saturday morning farmers and artisans market. Confirm current details before going, since schedules can change.