Hammond, Indiana: Pole Licker Statue: A Christmas Story
A bronze statue of a boy with his tongue stuck to a real flagpole pays tribute to one of the most famous scenes in the film, "A Christmas Story." Signs warn visitors to keep their tongues off.
Indiana Welcome Center
- Address:
- 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, IN
- Directions:
- I-80/94 exit 3 (Kennedy Ave.). Drive south and make an immediate right onto Corinne Drive. The statue is in front of the Indiana Welcome Center; Flick is stuck to the pole flying the American flag.
- Hours:
- Statue is outside; Welcome Center is open daily 8-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 219-989-7979
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Pole Licker Statue: A Christmas Story:
Fans of the film "A Christmas Story" have had only one place to go for year-round pilgrimages: the house seen in the movie, which is in Cleveland, Ohio. However, the town where the events in the film really took place was Hammond, Indiana.
[11/01/2013] Complete Story...Visitor Tips and News About Pole Licker Statue: A Christmas Story
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So cute; go in and ask the lady at the gift shop about the town's history with the movie.
[Drew&ChrissyAdventures, 06/24/2021]
Cute. Clean bathrooms. Gift shop was nice, too.
[Meghan, 02/27/2021]Best rest area! Small museum inside with clean rest rooms.
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