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Niagara Falls (New York)
One of the world's most powerful and famous waterfalls, where the Niagara River plunges over 160 feet at the US-Canada border.
23 km · about 25 min drive
New York, United States · North America
Amherst is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Williamsville, 23km from Niagara Falls (New York).
Amherst is a city located in New York, United States. With a population of 122,366, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Amherst sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amherst to your route.
Amherst ( ) is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. It is a suburb of Buffalo. As of 2020, the town had a total population of 129,595. This represents an increase from 122,366 as reported in the 2010 census. It is the 14th most populated municipality in New York.
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populous suburb of Buffalo, the town of Amherst encompasses the village of Williamsville as well as the hamlets of Eggertsville, Getzville, Snyder, Swormville, and East Amherst. The town is in the northern part of Erie County and borders a section of the Erie Canal.
Amherst is home to the north campus of the University at Buffalo, a campus of Erie Community College, a satellite campus of Bryant & Stratton College, and Daemen University.
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Amherst is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.9784 latitude, -78.7998 longitude.
Amherst has a population of approximately 122,366 people, making it a city in United States.
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One of the world's most powerful and famous waterfalls, where the Niagara River plunges over 160 feet at the US-Canada border.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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The Canadian side offers the most dramatic views of the Horseshoe Falls, with the Journey Behind the Falls experience and Niagara Parks botanical gardens.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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The most powerful waterfall in North America, where 90 per cent of the Niagara River's flow plummets over the curved brink.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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A charming heritage town at the mouth of the Niagara River with award-winning wineries, the Shaw Festival theatre, and beautiful 19th-century streetscapes.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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