Title: Visit Amherst: 2026 Travel Guide for Amherst, Virginia | Expedia.com [Hotels in Amherst](https://expedia.com/Amherst-Hotels.d177463.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Amherst](https://expedia.com/Amherst-Vacation-Rentals.d177463.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Amherst](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Amherst.d177463.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Amherst](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Amherst.d177463.Car-Rental-Guide)[Amherst Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Amherst.d177463.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Amherst, VA ## Travel Guide ![Big Rocky Bow - Amherst County, VA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177463/1ce84a72-6bc4-4acf-8809-fbc44cd73c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Big Rocky Bow - Amherst County, VA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177463/1ce84a72-6bc4-4acf-8809-fbc44cd73c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the Appalachian Trail in the grassy meadows atop Cole Mountain (a.k.a., Cold Mountain) in Amherst County, Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177463/d10130db-56b2-4440-9be6-92d11b976a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the Appalachian Trail in the grassy meadows atop Cole Mountain (a.k.a., Cold Mountain) in Amherst County, Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177463/efb8c006-0a6e-4635-990a-6ad6dee40c7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of the Trout Run Valley from Tibbet Knob, in George Washington National Forest, West Virginia., Shutterstock ID 150124022, purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1, Order: , client: , other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160906/103a153a-7b99-4486-9593-ed327c6c22cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Amherst Things to do Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=8207051&PinnedHotelID=8207051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177463) ![Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/160000/151500/151446/w3996h2667x0y0-fcc93813_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg 4640 Murray Place Lynchburg VA $121 nightly $136 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (621 reviews) The hotel staff was friendly and courteous. Our room was nicely cleaned and comfortable. 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Short drives to local groceries, restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities andactivited Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Montebello-Hotels-Love-Ridge-Mountain-Lodging.h76366707.Hotel-Information) ![2br/2ba: Million Dollar View from Luxury Condo on the Ridge. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27770000/27767700/27767679/3ac798a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2br/2ba: Million Dollar View from Luxury Condo on the Ridge. Roseland VA Stay at this condo in Wintergreen. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Wintergreen Resort and Raven's Roost Overlook ... 9/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews) Bedrooms colder than rest of house. Especially the master. Other than that we are having a good stay. Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Nellysford-Hotels-2br2ba-Million-Dollar-View-From-Luxury-Condo-On-The-Ridge.h27767679.Hotel-Information) ![Wow! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Amherst hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177463&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177463&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177463&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177463&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177463&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177463&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177463&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177463&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Sweet Briar College Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Sweet Briar College, during your trip to Amherst. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Sweet-Briar-College-Amherst.d553248621559142157.Vacation-Attraction) #### Winton Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Amherst at Winton Country Club. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Winton-Country-Club-Amherst.d553248621557915413.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mary Helen Cochran Library Mary Helen Cochran Library is just one of the places to see in Amherst, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's live music and shops. [](https://expedia.com/Mary-Helen-Cochran-Library-Amherst.d909171828902191104.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sweet Briar Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sweet Briar Museum during your trip to Amherst. Discover the area's live music and shops. [](https://expedia.com/Sweet-Briar-Museum-Amherst.d909170092963901440.Vacation-Attraction) #### Amherst County Museum and Historical Society You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Amherst County Museum and Historical Society during your trip to Amherst. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's entertainment venues. [](https://expedia.com/Amherst-County-Museum-And-Historical-Society-Amherst.d553248621561864278.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rebec Vineyards You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rebec Vineyards during your travels to Amherst. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Rebec-Vineyards-Amherst.d553248621559142158.Vacation-Attraction) ## Reviews of Amherst 4.3 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 3 4 - Good 3 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Would love to go back and visit the parks ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Beautiful town! ## Cities near Amherst ![Hollins Mill Dam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55814/ac46aa51-ed86-4556-b6d4-cd69a893c0f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Madison Heights ![Blue Ridge mountains in late autumn color panorama landscape on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000460022/8b2301ad-dcec-4839-a8e8-59e948d42e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arrington ![Farm road fence in Roseland, Virginia near Blue Ridge parkway mountains in summer with idyllic rural landscape countryside in Nelson County](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361484/3994156e-4c6c-4bd3-8ca3-36690f9f722a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Roseland ![Richmond_JamesRiver_553248621532661548_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661548/33320ad6-d16f-481a-ba20-67740f423061.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Monroe - Cities near Amherst - Places of interest [Madison Heights](https://expedia.com/Madison-Heights.dx55814)[Vesuvius](https://expedia.com/Vesuvius.dx6054268)[Arrington](https://expedia.com/Arrington.dx6337982)[Roseland](https://expedia.com/Roseland.dx6361484)[Lowesville](https://expedia.com/Lowesville.dx3000365872)[Monroe](https://expedia.com/Monroe.dx3000460164)[Concord](https://expedia.com/Concord.dx553248635936853625) - [Sweet Briar College ](https://expedia.com/Sweet-Briar-College-Amherst.d553248621559142157.Vacation-Attraction) - [Winton Country Club ](https://expedia.com/Winton-Country-Club-Amherst.d553248621557915413.Vacation-Attraction) - [Liberty University ](https://expedia.com/Liberty-University-Lynchburg.d6163980.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wintergreen Resort ](https://expedia.com/Wintergreen-Resort-Pedlars-Edge.d6093285.Vacation-Attraction) - [Virginia Safari Park ](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Safari-Park-Natural-Bridge.d6200959.Vacation-Attraction) - [Virginia Military Institute ](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Military-Institute-Lexington.d6140121.Vacation-Attraction) - [Washington and Lee University ](https://expedia.com/Washington-And-Lee-University-Lexington.d6149792.Vacation-Attraction) - [George Washington National Forest ](https://expedia.com/George-Washington-National-Forest-United-States-of-America.d6160906.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lynchburg College ](https://expedia.com/Lynchburg-College-Lynchburg.d6163978.Vacation-Attraction) - [Walton's Mountain Museum ](https://expedia.com/Waltons-Mountain-Museum-Schuyler.d553248621532661464.Vacation-Attraction) - [James River ](https://expedia.com/James-River-Virginia.d553248621532661548.Vacation-Attraction) - [Virginia Horse Center ](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Horse-Center-Lexington.d6200945.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery ](https://expedia.com/Bold-Rock-Hard-Cider-Nellysford-Cidery-Nellysford.d553248635974658802.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jefferson National Forest ](https://expedia.com/Jefferson-National-Forest-Virginia.d6160907.Vacation-Attraction) - [Crabtree Falls ](https://expedia.com/Crabtree-Falls-Tyro.d553248621532658153.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest ](https://expedia.com/Thomas-Jeffersons-Poplar-Forest-Forest.d6082945.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sherando Lake Recreation Area ](https://expedia.com/Sherando-Lake-Recreation-Area-Lyndhurst.d553248621587527660.Vacation-Attraction) - [Southern Virginia University ](https://expedia.com/Southern-Virginia-University-Buena-Vista.d6140124.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lovingston Winery ](https://expedia.com/Lovingston-Winery-Lovingston.d553248621532658155.Vacation-Attraction) - [VMI Museum ](https://expedia.com/VMI-Museum-Lexington.d553248621587586993.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stonewall Jackson House ](https://expedia.com/Stonewall-Jackson-House-Lexington.d6257242.Vacation-Attraction) - [Amazement Square ](https://expedia.com/Amazement-Square-Lynchburg-Central-Business-District.d553248621532658145.Vacation-Attraction) - [Holliday Lake State Park ](https://expedia.com/Holliday-Lake-State-Park-Appomattox.d553248621532661465.Vacation-Attraction) - [Appomattox Court House National Historical Park ](https://expedia.com/Appomattox-Court-House-National-Historical-Park-Appomattox.d6082897.Vacation-Attraction)