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.
The Weather in Amherst
This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Amherst. The warmest months in Amherst are July and May, when temperatures reach 97 ˚F. The coolest month is November, when temperatures drop to -3 ˚F. The wettest month in Amherst is June with 13.05 inches of rain, while the driest month is July with 1.63 inches of rain.
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Vacation Rentals in Amherst
Pick the perfect rental for your vacation at AllTheRooms.com. We compare Airbnb, Priceline, Agoda and others. AllTheRooms has 257 rentals, hotels and other great places to stay while you enjoy Amherst, with everything from inexpensive hostels and homestays to extravagant Airbnbs and hotels. When traveling on a budget, the cheapest place to stay in Amherst is available at $18 per night. A typical rental in Amherst costs on average $121 per night.
If you want internet access during your time in Amherst, then you can choose from over 174 accommodations that provide WiFi internet. 42 of our accommodations come with breakfast in the price. Choose from 7 accommodations that provide gym options, so you won't miss a single workout. If you are driving to Amherst, you'll want to pick from 171 places to stay that provide parking. We track 10 hotels and vacation rentals that have a pool or jacuzzi.
If you're traveling with your best friend, then make sure to choose one of the 27 pet-friendly accommodations available.
We combine a wide variety of Amherst accommodations including vacation rentals, home stays, hostels and other unique places to stay into one easy search. We show results from more than 3 providers, including 172 places to stay from Airbnb, 5 accommodations from Priceline and 3 places to stay from Agoda.
196 of the accommodations in Amherst have been reviewed and rated. 83% are rated excellent or good. 64 accommodations allow instant booking.