 Route 60 provides both a direct route of travel from Amherst to the state capitol in Richmond and is the area's link with Interstate 81, a north‑south interstate that passes through the Shenandoah Valley.Amherst does not have an emergency room (those in need of emergency health service utilize Centra's Lynchburg General Hospital), but Amherst does have several healthcare offices and organizations including


In 2014, Centra announced that it plans to open a new ambulatory care facility in Amherst.Amherst has many different attractive outdoor spots that are very tourist-friendly.