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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(1,008 reviews) Nick and Jennifer were great Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F17%2F2026&endDate=2%2F18%2F2026&selected=8207051&PinnedHotelID=8207051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177463) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9900/9883/7e3b1b8b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ. 3320 Candlers Mountain Rd Lynchburg VA $84 nightly $95 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) All of the staff were great! We look forward to seeing them in April! 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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! (300 reviews) Excellent view. 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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) #### 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. 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