Amherst Travel Guide
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Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lynchburg
Room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg
Room was great, pet friendly which was a plus for us. Staff super friendly and helpful. Elevator was broken and we were on third floor but honestly with tour dog we would have taken the steps anyway
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.
Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- Winton Country Club
- Amherst County Museum and Historical Society
- Rebec Vineyards
- Virginia Military Institute
- Washington and Lee University
- Virginia Horse Center
- George Washington National Forest
- Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery
- Jefferson National Forest
- Crabtree Falls
- Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
- Southern Virginia University
- VMI Museum
- Stonewall Jackson House
- Amazement Square
- Holliday Lake State Park
- Oak Ridge Estate
