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 June and April, when temperatures reach 96 ˚F. The coolest month is November, when temperatures drop to -12 ˚F. The wettest month in Amherst is September with 8.48 inches of rain, while the driest month is April with 2.39 inches of rain.
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Vacation Rentals in Amherst
Browse rentals from all the best providers including Airbnb, Priceline, Agoda and more at AllTheRooms.com. Amherst has 257 hotels, vacation rentals and other special places to stay, with prices to suit budget travelers, luxury travelers and everything in between. For those wanting to save money, the cheapest place to stay in Amherst is only $18 per night. The average price of an accommodation is $121 per night.
If you want to stay connected during your vacation, then you can choose from over 174 accommodations in Amherst that have WiFi. 42 places to stay include a breakfast. You can maintain your workout routine by staying at one of 7 accommodations that provide gym facilities. 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.
Those traveling with a cat, dog or some other animal can stay in any of 27 accommodations that are designated as pet-friendly.
In Amherst AllTheRooms currently aggregates hotels, vacation rentals, hostels from more than 3 providers, including 172 places to stay from Airbnb, 3 accommodations from Priceline and 3 places to stay from Agoda.
196 accommodations in Amherst have been reviewed; 83% are rated excellent or good. 64 places to stay in are instantly bookable.