Grave Houses of Istre Cemetery
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, and on the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation‘s 2022 Endangered Places List. The Istre Cemetery is significant for its unique grave houses, small Acadian-style houses built to shelter the graves. No one knows exactly why they were built, but only 3 of the original grave […]
Simone Little Art Gallery
Art gallery and studio, specializing in glass blowing, painted silks, sculpting, painting, and bead making. Serene coastal prairie setting allows for great birding opportunities. Ask about daily or retreat rates. By appointment: Mon- Fri 11:00-6:00 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054339648678
D & G Frey Farms
Local family-owned crawfish farms and processors. Large-scale Christmas lights display on farm every year attracts thousands, hosts annual “Santa on the Pond” event. Tours available by appointment only.
Le Museé
Arts and cultural hub for the Pointe-aux-Loups Cultural District in Iota. Local art on display, as well as artifacts of Iota’s history. By appointment or open the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10 AM – 12 PM for a coffee party. The coffee party is not held in June, July, or August. The building […]
Le Vieux Presbytère Museum
Built in 1883 as a parsonage or priests’ home, Le Vieux Presbytère houses Church Point’s museum and is on the National Register of Historic Places for being one of the few remaining two-story structures that feature walls constructed with bousillage, a mixture of spanish moss and clay. Open: Monday – Friday 11am-4pm and Saturdays from […]
Crowley Motor Co. & Ford Building
In 1920, the Ford Motor Company constructed a three-story brick building and operated the Crowley Motor Company. The City of Crowley purchased the building in 2000 and now houses City Hall and 4 museums including the Rice Interpretive Center, History of Crowley, J.D. Miller Music Recording Studio, and the Ford Automotive Museum. Admission is free […]
Grand Opera House of the South
David E. Lyons, the “Amusement King,” built the Grand Opera House in 1901 and brought many successful plays and shows to Crowley. After Lyons’ death in 1940, the theatre closed and became a hardware store. In 1999, the building was purchased and completely restored by L.J. Gielen who then donated the entire 33,000-square-foot building to […]
Historic Rice Theatre
The Theatre was constructed in the 1940s and later sold to the City of Crowley in 1986. Today, the Historic Rice Theatre hosts various community events as well as musical and theatrical performances. Tours available by appointment. Contact: City of Crowley 337-783-0824
Kelly’s Landing AgriTours & Museum
Kelly’s Landing is an agricultural museum and working farm where visitors can learn about rice and crawfish production and browse Kelly’s extensive collection of antique farm equipment and toys, most notably his John Deere collection. Kelly and his wife Lynn welcome all guests and will cook lunch or dinner for up to 100 people. Tour […]
Le Vieux Dépot
Le Vieux Dépot was built in 1907 when the Opelousas, Gulf, and Northeastern Railroad was created. Having served as a passenger depot and freight platform for over 70 years, the Dépot was purchased and preserved by the town and is open to the public. Community events are held there, including the Artisans Market which takes […]