Scott, Louisiana, is a small city west of Lafayette, with U.S. Highway 90, Interstate 10, and State Highway 93 crossing it. It works as a starting point for local stops and Lafayette trips, but getting around requires planning: Scott has no city transit service.
- Location: West of Lafayette; the city boundaries touch at some points.
- Local orientation: La Maison de Begnaud offers tourist information and local history.
- Roads: U.S. Highway 90, Interstate 10, and State Highway 93 intersect Scott.
- Transit: Lafayette Transit System routes do not enter or pass through Scott.
Getting Oriented in Scott
Scott’s main roads make it easy to understand the city’s position beside Lafayette, while local heritage and outdoor stops offer places to pause within Scott itself. The city lies west of Lafayette, and their boundaries touch at some points.
For visitor information, local history, cultural events, and a Cajun gift shop, head to La Maison de Begnaud, Scott’s Welcome Heritage Interpretive Center, at 110 Benoit Patin Road. It began operating in September 2008, after the city renovated an Acadian house donated by descendants of the Joseph Begnaud family.
Scott’s Arboretum is south of Interstate 10 at Exit 97 on Highway 93. It features native tree species and a walking trail around its perimeter. The city also has three parks: Scott Park, Memramcook Park, and Saint Aubin Park.
Scott Park, at 1030 Cormier Street, has nine ball fields, playground equipment, a walking trail, and a concession stand. Memramcook Park is on Lions Club Road across from City Hall, with a baseball field, tennis court, basketball goals, and playground equipment.
Getting Around the Area
A car is the most direct way to get around Scott and reach Lafayette, because there is no city transit service and Lafayette Transit System routes do not enter or pass through Scott.
Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 90, and State Highway 93 are the main road references for orienting yourself. If you plan to use public transport, Route 20 (Cameron) passes just outside Scott’s corporate limits. Pickup locations include N.
Domingue and West Point Circle; Dulles Drive and Ambassador Caffery (Car Wash); and several stops along Ambassador Caffery at Southwest Medical Center (W. Congress), W. Willow, and Cameron. Check the official site before you go, since transit information can change.
For a car-free arrival in Lafayette, the Rosa Parks Transportation Center at 100 Lee Avenue is the location of the city’s Greyhound bus station and Amtrak station. Greyhound’s station and ticketing office hours are 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3–5 p.m. daily.
Nearby Lafayette Destinations
Lafayette’s university, sports venues, and historic sites are reachable by car from Scott, so you can group stops by area and plan the return trip before setting out.
Cajun Field, M. L. Tigue Moore Field, and Blackham Coliseum are Lafayette sports venues. For campus details, use this guide to visiting the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Alexandre Mouton House is a historic Lafayette stop.
Blackham Coliseum is another Lafayette stop to plan around event schedules. Its access and event-day considerations are covered in this guide to Blackham Coliseum tickets and access.
Plan Your Airport and Event Trips
Lafayette Regional Airport is about 13 minutes by car from the hotel. Acadiana Regional Airport is about 32 minutes by car, while Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is roughly 58.2 miles away.
Lafayette Regional Airport is at 200 Terminal Drive, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508-2159. Its terminal building is open from 3 a.m. until the last flight of the day. City/Dixie Cab can be reached at 337-235-7515, and Uber and Lyft drivers may pick up and drop off passengers at the airport. Rental-car agencies also serve the airport.
From Interstate 10, the airport’s directions say to take US-167 South, Exit 103-A, toward US-90/Morgan City, then continue on NW Evangeline Thruway for 3.8 miles. Turn left on Surrey Street and take the first right onto Terminal Drive. For more arrival details, read how to get to Lafayette Regional Airport from Scott.
La Maison de Begnaud’s regular hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and the first and third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Its jam sessions are held on the first and third Friday of each month, 6–9 p.m.; call 337-269-5155 for information. Before you go, check the official site for current hours and travel details.
For room details, see Days Inn rooms in Scott.
FAQs
Does Scott have public transit?
Scott has no city transit service, and Lafayette Transit System routes do not enter or pass through the city. Route 20 (Cameron) passes just outside Scott’s corporate limits.
Where can you get visitor information in Scott?
La Maison de Begnaud, at 110 Benoit Patin Road, is Scott’s Welcome Heritage Interpretive Center. It provides tourist information, local history, cultural events, and a Cajun gift shop.
How do you get from Scott to Lafayette Regional Airport?
From Interstate 10, take US-167 South, Exit 103-A, then follow NW Evangeline Thruway before turning onto Surrey Street and Terminal Drive.