Crowley Attractions
Crowley was given the nickname of "Rice Capital of America", because at one time it was a major center for rice harvesting and milling. Today, the town is noted for its annual International Rice Festival.
Crystal Rice Plantation
Settled and founded in 1890 by Sol Wright, the Crystal Rice Plantation in Crowley is a family owned and operated rice and crawfish plantation. The Plantation encompasses the Blue Rose Museum, Wright Automobile Museum, and Aqua-culture tours, which explain how rice and crawfish are grown are the same land at the same time.
Crystal Rice Plantation
6428 Airport Road
Crowley, LA 70526-1425
United States
6428 Airport Road
Crowley, LA 70526-1425
United States
Phone 1 (337) 783-6417
Fax 1 (337) 788-0123
Hours
December 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Grand Opera House of the South
The Grand Opera House of the South opened in Crowley on November 23, 1901. It remained in operation for 39 years with appearances by Huey Long, Clark Gable, the great opera singer Enrico Caruso, Babe Ruth, and Madame de Vilchez-Bisset of the Paris Opera. It also served as a silent movie house.
Grand Opera House of the South
505 North Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
United States
505 North Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
United States
Phone 1 (337) 785-0440
Fax 1 (337) 788-5184
