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Visiting Hammond

Downtown Hammond has a wealth of restaurants and quick snacks around for you to try. Explore our Foodie Guide for curated recommendations or browse our Business Directory to find your own perfect spot.
Our downtown is a haven for families and caretakers with young children. From watching the trains roll by to exploring the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center, there’s plenty to keep the little ones entertained. For more family-friendly activities, be sure to check out our Family-Friendly Guide
Hammond is home to the creatives, offering a range of experiences for those who love to make or admire art, or enjoy live music. Dive into our Artsy Guide to discover top spots for art, theater, music, and more!
The great outdoors is yours to explore in Hammond. Our Outdoor Explorer Guide will help you find optimal picnic spots, dog parks and pet friendly patios and historic walking tours! Your adventure awaits.
Whether you're here to visit a Southeastern student or exploring our charming city for a getaway, Hammond offers a diverse range of accommodation options. Choose from well-known hotels such as Home2 Suites by Hilton , Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn. ,or opt for a unique stay at one of the Airbnbs or our boutique hotel, Michabelle Inn. The historic Michabelle Inn in the Iowa District neighborhood is a well-known wedding venue, brunch spot, and elegant nightly stay. For a variety of overnight choices, be sure to explore listings on Airbnb and VRBO and discover the perfect stay with our welcoming Hammond hosts!

Living & Working Downtown

Apartments downtown cost anywhere from $1,000-$1,500 a month to rent.
There are many rentable living spaces downtown. To see what’s available right now, please check out our apartment listings page.
Take a look at our apartment listings page for information on who you can contact regarding places to rent in downtown.
Many downtown businesses, including bars, restaurants, retail shops, and more, are always looking for good, dependable employees. Check out our job listings page to see which businesses currently have job openings!

Current & Prospective Businesses

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Farmer’s Market

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Getting Involved

If you're a Southeastern student interested in interning with us, we offer opportunities in several areas: Communications/Events, Farmers Market, Graphic Design, and Journalism. Internships are available for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. To learn more, please visit our internship page.
If you're eager to get involved and make a difference in your community, volunteering is an excellent opportunity to start.
Join us at our Farmers Markets or assist with exciting events like Hot August Stroll and Starry Saturday!
Volunteering will offer you valuable experiences, networking opportunities, and a chance to connect with fellow community members (and their furry friends).
To sign-up please look at our volunteer page. We look forward to having you on board!
We’re always excited to bring fresh and diverse vendors to our Saturday Farmers & Artisans Market! If you’re interested in joining us, we encourage you to review our vendor guidelines to see if your goods would be a good fit and if you meet the criteria.
Should you have any questions or need further clarification about the guidelines, please feel free to reach out to our Market Manager at hammondmarket@gmail.com
For events such as Picnic at the Park or Hot August Stroll, we’re thrilled to include local food and arts vendors! When applications for these events become available, we will announce them on our Facebook and Instagram pages and you can also find updates in the relevant sections of our website.
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to give us a call at our office at 985-277-5682 or shoot us an email at downtownhammond@gmail.com.
Our committee meetings and Board of Directors meetings are open to the public, and we warmly invite all community members to participate, specifically during the public comment section. You can find our agendas and meeting minutes here.
For details on meeting dates and times, please refer to our community calendar and the committee section of our website. We look forward to your participation and valuable input!
To join a committee, seats go up for nomination every December…….

Scouting Locations

Please email downtownhammond@gmail.com with the details of your film project, so we can best assist you with setting up locations to film.
Check out the website for Tangi Tourism for all the necessary info and processes on what is needed to film in Tangipahoa Parish - https://www.tangitourism.com/Tangi/Film