Hotels in Amherst, New York

A little about Amherst...

Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, USA, directly northeast of the City of Buffalo. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 116,510. This represents an increase from the 1990 census figure of 111,711. The town is named for Jeffrey Amherst, a British military officer in the Navy.

The Town of Amherst encompasses most of the Village of Williamsville. The town is by the northern part of the county and borders a small section of the Erie Canal. The town is the largest and most populous suburb of Buffalo.

Based on statistics reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Amherst is the second safest city in the United States, after Brick Township, New Jersey.

Amherst Museum is a historic house museum dedicated to preserving and communicating the history of the Town of Amherst. The Museum is an official department of the Town of Amherst.

All the areas listed below are governed and run by the Town of Amherst. The Village of Williamsville also has its own Mayor and board.

Eggertsville is a suburban community in the southwest part of the town, bordering on Buffalo centered around Eggert Road. The community is named after early postmaster Christian Eggert. Many of the houses in Eggertsville were built between 1900-1930.
Getzville -- A location near the center of the town by Campbell Boulevard (Route 270) and Dodge Road. The name comes from early resident Joseph Getz and is based on the Getzville post office located on Millersport Highway in the 14068 zip code.
Audubon - A location in the center of the town situated around John James Audubon Parkway. The town police, courthouse, and main library are located here.
East Amherst (formerly Transit Station) -- An unincorporated community, or hamlet, in the eastern part of the town, shared with the Town of Clarence. The East Amherst area is defined by the 14051 zip code with a post office located on Transit Road. Many of the houses were built between 1960-1980.
North Bailey -- A location by the junction of Bailey Avenue and Maple Road. The main post office for Amherst is located on North Bailey in the 14226 zip code.
Snyder (originally Snyderville after postmaster Michael Snyder} -- A suburban community located between Eggertsville and the Village of Williamsville. The Snyder post office was formerly located at Main and Chateau Terrace, but was closed in the 1990's. Daemen College is located on Main Street (Route 5).
Swormville - A hamlet in the eastern part of the town, shared with the Town of Clarence. Named for Adam Schworm, prominent landowner and businessman. Historically, once also known as "Swormsville".
West Amherst - A location in the northwestern part of the town bordered by Niagara Falls Boulevard (US 62) to the west, Sweet Home Road to the east and Maple Road to the south. Principally the section of the town which comprises the Sweet Home central school district.
Williamsville - The incorporated Village of Williamsville is within the incorporated Town of Amherst, located in the south central part of the town. This is not to be confused with the Williamsville zip code (14221), which serves a considerably larger area, including portions of the town of Clarence.