Crowley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Crowley
Famous for rice and crawfish farming and a century-old opera house, this small city makes for a pleasant daytrip from Lafayette.

Set amid Louisiana’s French-influenced Cajun Country is the city of Crowley. Established in 1886, Crowley grew to become one of the nation’s largest rice farming regions and is often called the Rice Capital of America. This amicable city has a historic downtown district decorated with almost 200 protected buildings. It’s just 26 miles (42 kilometers) west of Lafayette.

Spend some time wandering along the wide pavements of downtown Crowley’s streets. Spot examples of antebellum, French-Creole and Spanish Colonial architecture. Notable landmarks include Crowley City Court, the First Presbyterian Church and the seven-story building of the First National Bank.

Visit the city’s entertainment venues. The Grand Opera House of the South opened in 1901 and hosts a year-round schedule of balls, cabaret shows and concerts. Enjoy an evening of Cajun, country and gospel music at the art deco style Historic Rice Theatre. Stand outside Master-Trak Enterprises, a recording studio where Paul Simon recorded the iconic album Graceland.

A 15-minute drive south from the downtown district is the Crystal Rice Plantation. Tours of this rice farm give an insight into the city’s rice harvesting traditions. There’s an exhibition of classic cars, too, and a gallery with displays of antiques, china and crystal.

In addition to rice, the area’s farms harvest crawfish, the staple ingredient of classic Louisiana food such as bisque (soup), étouffée (shellfish stew) and gumbo (meat or seafood Cajun stew). Sample these dishes at the city’s bars and restaurants or during October’s International Rice Festival.

It’s easy to get to Crowley from Lafayette by car along U.S. Route 90 which connects the two cities. Great as a daytrip destination, Crowley also has a range of affordable and family-friendly accommodations.

If you choose to stay in Lafayette then be sure to explore the city’s many attractions. Among these are the Acadian Culture Center and Louisiana Orphan Train Museum. Go for a scenic picnic at Chicot State Park and spot alligators at Lake Martin.

Days Inn by Wyndham Crowley
Days Inn by Wyndham Crowley
2 out of 5
9571 Egan Hwy, Crowley, LA
The price is AU$93 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$93
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Crowley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Martin Luther King Park and St Michael ...
7/10 Good! (303 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 4 Dec. 2023

Days Inn by Wyndham Crowley
Best Western Acadia Hotel
Best Western Acadia Hotel
2.5 out of 5
9565 Egan Highway, Crowley, LA
The price is AU$162 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$162
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crowley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Martin Luther King Park and St ...
7/10 Good! (198 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay here. The room was exceptionally clean. The staff was nice and the breakfast was delicious. I will definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2024

Best Western Acadia Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott/Lafayette
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott/Lafayette
2 out of 5
301 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Scott, LA
The price is AU$98 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$98
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Scott. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
Nice and inexperienced
"This place was just fine and inexpensive! It was easy to find, the shower stared hot and the beds were comfortable. The bathrooms is small and breakfast options are limited. I will define book here again."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2024

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott/Lafayette
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Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown
Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown
Lafayette
Stay at this cottage in Lafayette. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Cathedral of St John and Alexandre Mouton House are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Close to everything
"Great location a block away from Cajun dome in the heart of the city"

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2024

Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown
Charming cottage in downtown historic district
Charming cottage in downtown historic district
Crowley
Stay at this vacation home in Crowley. Enjoy WiFi, a TV, and 2 bathrooms. Popular attractions St Michael The Archangel Church and Martin Luther King Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
JCM
"Property was very clean and everything worked"

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2024

Charming cottage in downtown historic district
“Premier Maison”- A Charming 2 bedroom cottage
“Premier Maison”- A Charming 2 bedroom cottage
Lafayette
Stay at this cottage in Lafayette. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Four Corners Shopping Center and Jacobs Shopping Center ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Premier Masion
"Good experience."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2024

“Premier Maison”- A Charming 2 bedroom cottage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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