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Scott, LA is located in Lafayette Parish.
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Broussard, Carencro, Duson, Lafayette, and Youngsville are nearby cities within Lafayette Parish. Links lead to pages dedicated to these cities here on AcadianaNeighborhoods.com.
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette plays a vital role for the Lafayette area.
From cypress trees draped with Spanish moss to historic and beautiful buildings like Moody Hall, UL is an exciting campus located in the heart of Lafayette just minutes from downtown Lafayette.
In recognition of the emphasis the city and parish places on education, THE 7 have provided links below to UL and the many other private and public educational institutions offered throughout Southern Louisiana
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Conveniently located on Interstate 10 and 49, the city of Scott is located approximately 230 miles East of Houston, 50 miles West of Baton Rouge,and 130 miles West of New Orleans. This page provides information about schools, events, arts, cultural, demographic information and much, much more!
A list of Scott neighborhoods and subdivisions is provided at the bottom of this and every city page with links to individual neighborhood pages.
The neighborhood pages and tours feature descriptions of the subdivisions and neighborhoods within the city of Scott.
Statistics, photos. information about Homeowner's Associations and schools specific to the neighborhood are just a sampling of what THE 7 have provided for you.
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CITY, PARISH, AND SUBDIVISION INFORMATION
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The slogan for Scott is "Where the West Begins." The official city website indicates that it is believed that the slogan started because Scott was where railroad eastern train fare rates ended and western fare rates began.
Read more about Scott and nearby Lafayette, LA below. Or, to arrange a tour, contact any one of THE 7.
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| Events, Attractions, Arts & Culture |
Acadiana is well known for its rich cultural heritage, festivals and family activities. Opportunities such as Lafayette's Children's Museum, numerous theaters, and much, much more are highlighted and organized beautifully at CajunFun.com. The CajunFun site, sponsored by the Acadiana Educational Endowment offers a one-stop site for activities, including the performing arts, in and around Acadiana. It details events, exhibits and functions such as story times at our local libraries and functions at the Heymann Center. Be sure to check out their "Just For Kids" list of events. Speaking of kids, The Kart Ranch is a popular local family center as is the Zoo of Acadiana and the folk life museum on 10 acres of gardens and woodlands offered at the Acadian Village.
Vermilionville receives high marks and lots of visitors! Be sure to visit the site to learn more about the programs and events such as their popular boat tours. The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park is a function of the National Park Service with an offering in Lafayette through the Acadian Cultural Center.
Music is an important element to life in Scott and the entire Acadiana area. From the Acadiana Symphony to the Grant Street Dance Hall in nearby Lafayette, THE 7 can provide confident and experienced assurance that this area lacks nothing in regard to enjoying your favorite type of music or cuisine! Look for us at Lafayette's Downtown Live!
The Festival International de Louisianae celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006. THE SEVEN suggest this popular event be placed on your "must do" list of April activities. In addition to the musical performances at the Festival International, Louisiana Crossroads offers a significant concert series across the state.
Like most of Acadiana, Scott celebrates Mardi Gras with an annual Mardi Gras Parade. SWMardiGras.com describes the annual Cajun Field activities that include a carnival, live music, and other events that contribute to the success of Lafayette's Mardi Gras.
The Cajun Dome hosts a variety of events such as the Rajun Cajun Basketball games, the Cajun Heartland State Fair and big name entertainment like George Straight and Paul Simon.
Tailgating before a Saturday football game or taking in the other college level sports offered by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Rajun Cajuns is another pleasure afforded those who live in Scott.
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Parks and Recreation
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Scott Area Team Sports (SATS) is a non-profit organization that provides recreation activities such as baseball, softball, football, and basketball. Learn more on the the organization page on Scott''s website.
The Lafayette Convention and Visitor's Bureau (LCVB) website provides a list of  public and private golf courses. The Lafayette Consolidated Government's web page features a list complete with locations of the numerous parks and recreation centers throughout the parish. The same site also provides a detailed list of the neighborhood youth associations complete with contact names. Girard Park is centrally located in Lafayette. It is a popular picnic spot and offers a disc golf course.
The Nature Station is located in the Northeastern section of Lafayette in Acadiana Park. The variety of activities includes workshops, field trips and other educational offerings designed to create a better understanding and appreciation of our environment.
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Dining
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 Acadiana residents take their food seriously! OK, that is an understatement! Attempts at imitating Cajun Cuisine are well documented and we appreciate the compliment! We cook and entertain at home as well as enjoy the many fine deli's, bakeries, and restaurants throughout the area. Most of these are featured on the wonderful OnLine Food Tour offered by the Lafayette Convention and Visitor's Bureau (LCVB). Through commentary and video, the online food tour site captures the flavor of many of the  restaurants listed on AcadianaNeighborhoods.com. Fortunately, the Food Tour site provides directions as your taste buds will soon be ready for a road trip! THE 7 offers a partial list of the excellence in dining options Lafayette Parish offers. Many do not have websites, but don't let that keep you from experiencing some of the best food in the country.While THE 7 recommends the Online Food Tour as the best site other guides worth checking out are the area guide to restaurants and DiningChannel.com.
Be sure to visit Chef Paul Prudhomme's website is a great source of information, and inspiration and hunger pains!
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| Shopping |
 You can find what you are looking for in Scott and throughout Lafayette Parish! From the regionally popular Shopping Mall of Acadiana to dozens of strip malls, boutique and antique shops, shoppers come from all over to take advantage of the retail opportunities provided by local shop owners and national chains. A few shops located within Scott include Beacoup Baskets. Outfitting your new Acadiana home will be a piece of cake! National chains such as Home Depot and Lowe's thrive as well as long time local lumber yards like Doug Ashy. When artwork is needed for your new home, THE 7 recommend you consider a visit to the Floyd Sonnier Art Gallery in Scott. For more about this world famous artist, visit BeauCajun.com.
These are just a few of the stores providing home improvement. Area shopping opportunities are so vast that we have dedicated a section "Shopping in Acadiana."
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Shopping Grocery Stores
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 Acadiana grocery stores often serve as dining hot spots! Boudin is a popular staple served in a variety of manners and available in most convenience and grocery stores such as Heleaux's Grocery, and "Nu Nu's". For a fun education about Boudin, THE 7 suggest a visit BoudinLink.com.
Major grocery chains such as Albertson's and Market Basket have several locations.
The Cajun Super Market is an online grocery worth checking out.
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 This information was compiled courtesy of THE 7. THE 7 are licensed real estate agents with COLDWELL BANKER Pelican Real Estate.
By combining our knowledge, expertise and resources, our goal is to deliver the most informative real estate website about the parishes we serve.
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