Title: Amherst Travel Guide: Best of Amherst, Virginia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Amherst](https://expedia.co.uk/Amherst-Hotels.d177463.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Amherst](https://expedia.co.uk/Amherst-Holiday-Rentals.d177463.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Amherst Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Amherst.d177463.Car-Hire-Guide)[Amherst Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Amherst.d177463.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Amherst Travel Guide ## Tourist 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 - Top hotels in Amherst - Top Holiday Rentals in Amherst ![Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lynchburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8210000/8207100/8207051/3241e27c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lynchburg 5704 Seminole Ave Lynchburg VA £74 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) Nick and Jennifer were great Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%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 £70 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) \* Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=9883&PinnedHotelID=9883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177463) ![Wingate by Wyndham Lexington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/699700/699693/2ca17d93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wingate by Wyndham Lexington 1100 N Lee Hwy Lexington VA £71 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Everything looked nice and new and clean. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=699693&PinnedHotelID=699693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177463) [See all 1,549 properties in Amherst](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=177463) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Love Ridge Mountain Lodging](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76370000/76366800/76366707/7dba8e3c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Love Ridge Mountain Lodging 45 Royal Oaks Ln Montebello VA Stay at this cabin in Montebello. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Wintergreen Resort and Sherando Lake Recreation Area are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews) The cabin was very clean. The area is nice and quiet. Short drives to local groceries, restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities andactivited Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/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. Great location Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nellysford-Hotels-2br2ba-Million-Dollar-View-From-Luxury-Condo-On-The-Ridge.h27767679.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Cabin with private HOT TUB!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58990000/58985800/58985753/90-636eaa8c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Cabin with private HOT TUB! Nellysford VA Stay at this cabin in Wintergreen. Enjoy private hot tubs, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Wintergreen Resort and Raven's Roost Overlook ... 10/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews) We enjoyed our visit. Beautiful cabin, very quiet and peaceful. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nellysford-Hotels-Cozy-Cabin-With-Private-HOT-TUB.h58985753.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Amherst](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=177463&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sweet-Briar-College-Amherst.d553248621559142157.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.co.uk/Winton-Country-Club-Amherst.d553248621557915413.Attraction) #### Amherst County Museum and Historical Society You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Amherst County Museum and Historical Society during your trip to Amherst. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amherst-County-Museum-And-Historical-Society-Amherst.d553248621561864278.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.co.uk/Mary-Helen-Cochran-Library-Amherst.d909171828902191104.Attraction) #### Lower Sweetbriar Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lower Sweetbriar Lake during your travels in Amherst. Discover the area's live music and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Sweetbriar-Lake-Amherst.d909169919781134336.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. 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