Why might a college be a great place to visit on a vacation? Amherst College offers so much more than just college education in the area (but that is more than enough). For students at Amherst College, they can delve into studies on Black studies, computer science, anthropology, architecture, neuroscience, and much more. As mentioned before, Amherst College also houses several museums of note, such as the Beneski Museum, the Bassett Planetarium, and the Mead Art Museum. You’ll also be able to tour the Emily Dickinson house, the Eli Marsh Gallery, and the Russian Center Art Gallery, featuring Russian art and culture, all on one campus.

Amherst, MA 01002, Phone: 413-542-2000

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