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Amherst, MA Vacation Rentals

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Amherst Travel Guide

Amherst is a vibrant town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts that is full of adventure for vacationers. In particular, there are three colleges in town to visit, as well as fascinating museums to spend time in in the afternoons. In the downtown area, the atmosphere is lively and there are a host of coffee shops and art galleries, as well as boutiques for some retail therapy. In particular, Amherst is known for its fantastic book stores and the Amherst Farmers’ Market.

Things to Do in Amherst

One of the top museums in Amherst include Emily Dickinson Museum. This was the birthplace of Emily Dickinson and visitors can learn about her poetry. There is also the fascinating Amherst Collect Museum of Natural History. There is everything from exhibits on dinosaurs to gemstones to view. In addition, there is the Yiddish Book Center on the Hampshire College campus. To explore the outdoors and discover the beautiful surroundings of Amherst, head to The Notch. Here you'll find great hiking trails here and spectacular views. In addition, there is the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail.

Best Time to Visit Amherst

The summer and the fall are the best times to visit Amherst.

Price and Availability Index in Amherst

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The most expensive month to stay in a vacation rental in Amherst is in August, while the cheapest month is in March. The most popular time to book a vacation rental in Amherst is in the high season in August. Amherst has its low season in February, when less people are visiting and the vacation home occupancy rate drops.

The cheapest day to stay at a vacation rental in Amherst tends to be Sunday, while the most expensive day tends to be Friday. Vacation homes in Amherst tend to be busiest on Saturdays, while it tends to be much quieter on Tuesdays.

The weather in Amherst

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This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Amherst. The warmest months in Amherst are August and July, when temperatures reach 96 ˚F. The coolest month is December, when temperatures drop to -12 ˚F. The wettest month in Amherst is October with 7.88 inches of rain, while the driest month is November with 1.11 inches of rain.

Vacation Rentals in Amherst

Choose the perfect accommodation for your trip at AllTheRooms.com. We aggregate Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway and more. We have 928 vacation rentals, hotels and other accommodation types in Amherst ranging from budget options to luxury places to stay. A trip to Amherst can be affordable - our lowest price accommodation is available at $13 per night. A typical accommodation in Amherst costs on average $132 per night.

If you want to stay connected during your trip, then you can choose from over 312 accommodations in Amherst that have WiFi. We have 106 accommodations that come with a breakfast included. Choose from 14 places to stay that provide gym facilities, so you won't miss a single workout. Driving to Amherst? Then choose one of the 306 places to stay that comes with a parking spot included. We have 16 places to stay that have a pool or jacuzzi.

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