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Amherst Ohio is a city of about 12,000 residents which is located in northeast Ohio, and is part of the greater Cleveland metropolitan area. The city has the beautiful shores of Lake Erie to the north, and historical Oberlin College just a few minutes to the south. Located in Lorain County, Amherst is close to the larger cities of Elyria and Lorain.

A beautiful city that is known for safe neighborhoods and a hometown feel, Amherst prides itself as being a great place to raise a family. There are many local historical landmarks and places of interest for visitors to see, and the city is full of unique businesses and tourist attractions.

Amherst was once known as the Sandstone Capital of the World due to the several sandstone quarries that operated in the area. To this day, visitors can still see many local historical buildings that were constructed using native sandstone from Amherst quarries. Amherst City Hall, the Amherst Public Library and other structures all use native Amherst Sandstone, as do buildings across the United States and far into Canada.

A local historical society, bed and breakfast, antique shops and a downtown movie theater all add to the hometown feel of Amherst. The downtown area is well known as a fun, clean, safe nightlife environment, and several well-run pubs and eateries exist there that attract people from all around Lorain County

Amherst Ohio has one of the lowest levels of crime in northeast Ohio, due in large part to its exemplary police department and city administration that is dedicated to keeping the streets and neighborhoods safe for families. The Amherst Fire Department, which has a volunteer part-time staff of firefighters, is also an example of efficiency and professionalism.

Many families chose to purchase homes in Amherst because of the lauded Amherst School District, and the city schools are known provide a top-notch education for local children. Local city parks and recreation areas, a walking path at Beaver Creek Reservation, baseball fields and a local swimming pool all add to the list of places for locals and visitors to enjoy temperate weather.

Although winters in Amherst Ohio can bring deep lake-effect snow, the city services maintain the streets very well. In the summertime, Amherst boasts several fun events and traditions that locals look forward to, such as the Memorial Day Parade, the Old Time Jamboree, Dancing On Main Street, and other events.