Amherst College Tours

Photo by Rachelle Weymuller
Photo by Rachelle Weymuller
Amherst College has for many years been a renowned center of learning and scholarly pursuits. Discover some of this institution's groundbreaking achievements made throughout its lifetime.

Amherst, where Amherst College is located, is jampacked with interesting things to do. Many travelers also visit University of Massachusetts Amherst, which is conveniently near the historic university. See what it's about before you leave the area.

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Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston

Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston

4 out of 5
Downtown Boston
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Price was $309, price is now $179 per person
$179
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Jan 15 - Jan 18
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Atlanta (ATL) to Boston (BOS)
9/10 Wonderful! (2,830 reviews)
Perfect, no frills efficiency and clealiness, expresso machine in lobby living room, excellent breakfast at restaurant that also does room service, nice kind service. Aslo, excellent location!

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Boston Harbor Hotel

Boston Harbor Hotel

5 out of 5
North End
Price was $1,506, price is now $539 per person
$539
per person
Jan 15 - Jan 19
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Atlanta (ATL) to Boston (BOS)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,019 reviews)
The hotel is absolutely exquisite. Our room had almost the entire back wall made of just glass to overlook the harbor.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

The Bostonian Boston

The Bostonian Boston

4 out of 5
Government Center
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Price was $373, price is now $220 per person
$220
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Jan 15 - Jan 18
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Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Boston (BOS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,952 reviews)
Great location. Room was clean and comfortable, but hotel is in need of a remodel.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Reviews of Amherst College

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Bring layered apparel—warm boots,gloves,hat & pjs

4/5 - Good

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Great view of valley. Check out Mead Museum

4/5 - Good

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Try Elements Hot Tub Spa for a relaxing break...

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Great bar and restaurant in a great area in Venice. Bar in front, restaurant tables al fresco in back; very cool. Good food, and hand crafted cocktails by a talented and enthusiastic staff.

University of Massachusetts Amherst

4.5/5(255 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Massachusetts Amherst, during your travels in Amherst. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst Farm Winery is a small family owned winery offering an impressive list of fruity wines. We found this impressive old man on the grounds!

Amherst Farm Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Amherst Farm Winery during your travels to Amherst. Discover the bars and its live music while you're in the area.

Amherst Farm Winery

Mead Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mead Art Museum during your travels in Amherst Center. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Mead Art Museum

War Memorial

After visiting War Memorial, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Amherst Center. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

War Memorial

Beneski Museum of Natural History

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Beneski Museum of Natural History during your travels in Amherst Center. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Beneski Museum of Natural History

Emily Dickinson Museum

5/5(1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Emily Dickinson Museum during your travels in Amherst Center. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Emily Dickinson Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Amherst College

Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Russell St, Hadley, MA
Comfort Inn & Suites
Inn on Boltwood

Inn on Boltwood

3 out of 5
30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst, MA
Inn on Boltwood
Hotel UMass

Hotel UMass

2.5 out of 5
1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA
Hotel UMass
Courtyard by Marriott Hadley Amherst

Courtyard by Marriott Hadley Amherst

3 out of 5
423 Russell St, Hadley, MA
Courtyard by Marriott Hadley Amherst
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Amherst

Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Amherst

3 out of 5
340 Russell Street, Hadley, MA
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Amherst
Black Walnut Inn

Black Walnut Inn

2 out of 5
1184 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
Black Walnut Inn
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hadley Amherst

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hadley Amherst

3 out of 5
237 Russell St, Hadley, MA
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hadley Amherst
Knights Inn Hadley

Knights Inn Hadley

2 out of 5
208 Russell St, Hadley, MA
Knights Inn Hadley
D. Hotel Suites & Spa

D. Hotel Suites & Spa

3 out of 5
1 Country Club Rd, Holyoke, MA
D. Hotel Suites & Spa
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