Amherst Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Amherst

Lynchburg Grand Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Natural Bridge Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025
Popular places to visit
Sweet Briar College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Sweet Briar College during your trip to Amherst. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Sweet Briar Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sweet Briar Museum during your travels in Amherst. Discover the area's live music and shops.
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.
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.
- Rebec Vineyards
- Winton Country Club
- Amherst County Museum and Historical Society
- Virginia Military Institute
- Washington and Lee University
- Virginia Horse Center
- Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery
- George Washington National Forest
- Crabtree Falls
- Jefferson National Forest
- Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
- Southern Virginia University
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
- Natural Bridge Caverns
- Oak Ridge Estate
- Holliday Lake State Park
- VMI Museum
- Stoney Creek Golf Course
- Natural Bridge Zoo