Shopping in Hammond, Indiana

Hammond's shopping scene is in an exciting moment of transition. Downtown's historic Hohman Avenue is being transformed into a walkable, pedestrian-friendly corridor — and as renovated buildings like The Banc bring new residents to the heart of the city, retail is beginning to follow. It's a downtown worth watching and worth visiting as it grows.

For the outdoors enthusiast, a short drive off I-80/94 brings you to a 185,000 square foot Cabela's retail showroom — one of the region's top destinations for hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor gear.

Two exits further, the Indiana Welcome Center is home to the South Shore Gift Shop, where you'll find South Shore Posters, "A Christmas Story" merchandise, and regional souvenirs. Speaking of which — did you know the beloved holiday film was inspired by Hammond's own Jean Shepherd, who based the story on his childhood here? The fictional town of "Hohman" in the movie takes its name directly from Hammond's main street. It's just one of the many reasons this city surprises you.