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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 hottest month in Amherst is June, when temperatures peak at 98 ˚F. The coolest month is December, when temperatures drop to -21 ˚F. The wettest month in Amherst is April with 9.9 inches of rain, while the driest month is August with 1.91 inches of rain.
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Vacation Rentals in Amherst
At AllTheRooms.com we have rentals from all of the leading providers - Airbnb, Agoda, Priceline and many more. We have 271 vacation rentals, hotels and other accommodation types in Amherst ranging from cheap options to extravagant places to stay. When traveling on a budget, the most economical place to stay in Amherst is available at $20 per night. In general, a place to stay in Amherst will cost you $115 per night.
If you need to stay connected during your trip, then you can choose from over 185 accommodations in Amherst that have WiFi. 49 places to stay include a breakfast. Fitness fanatics can get a workout in during their stay by choosing from 8 accommodations that have gym facilities. Driving to Amherst? Then choose one of the 181 places to stay that comes with a parking spot included. 11 places to stay have a a pool or jacuzzi
If you're traveling with a furry friend, then make sure to select one of the 28 pet-friendly accommodations available.
199 of the places to stay in Amherst have been rated by previous guests. They rated 82% as excellent or good. 71 accommodations allow instant booking.