Lafayette Parish district, Louisiana, United States

Places to visit near Scott

Scott is a town in Lafayette Parish district, Louisiana, United States, home to about 9,018 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 42 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 museums. The must-see places are Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (9 km), Cypress Lake (10 km) and Hilliard Art Museum (10 km).

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Scott, Louisiana
Scott, Lafayette Parish district, Louisiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Scott at a glance

Location
Lafayette Parish district, Louisiana, United States
Population
about 9,018
Coordinates
30.2358° N, 92.0946° W
Places within 50 km
109 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Scott

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Churches near Scott

74 churches within 100 km of Scott. The closest is Family Life Christian Fellowship (3 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Scott

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Scott. The closest is Veteran's Memorial (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Scott

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Scott. The closest is Cypress Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Scott

28 museums within 100 km of Scott. The closest is Alexandre Mouton House (9 km); the best-known is Hilliard Art Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Scott

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Scott. The closest is Miramar Beach (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Scott

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Scott. The closest is Jungle Gardens (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Scott

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Scott
  2. 9 km Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist · church, Lafayette Parish
  3. 14 km Louisiana Swamps · lake, Saint Martin Parish
  4. 1 km Lake Martin · lake, Saint Martin Parish
  5. 13 km Hilliard Art Museum · museum, Lafayette Parish
  6. 1 km Cypress Lake · lake, Lafayette Parish
  7. 10 km Back to Scott

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How to reach Scott

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    Within 15 km of Scott

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Scott by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4274Family Life Christian Fellowship (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3038Veteran's Memorial (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1031Cypress Lake (10 km)
    Museums1728Alexandre Mouton House (9 km)
    Beaches & coast518Miramar Beach (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Jungle Gardens (50 km)
    Parks46Chargois Park (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Oak Point (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Avery Island (52 km)

    Scott: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Scott?

    Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (church, about 9 km), Cypress Lake (lake, about 10 km), Hilliard Art Museum (museum, about 10 km), Louisiana Swamps (lake, about 22 km), Lake Martin (lake, about 22 km), Family Life Christian Fellowship (church, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Scott?

    109 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 museums, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Scott?

    Family Life Christian Fellowship, about 3 km by road; Abba Christian Training Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Scott?

    Veteran's Memorial, about 8 km by road; Mouton Monument (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Scott?

    Cypress Lake, about 10 km by road; Charlo Lake (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Scott?

    Start in Scott, visit Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, then Louisiana Swamps, then Lake Martin, then Hilliard Art Museum, then Cypress Lake, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Scott?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Scott

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Scott’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Scott on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.