Old First Ward Travel Guide
Buffalo
Visit Old First Ward
Popular places to visit
University At Buffalo - North Campus
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University At Buffalo - North Campus during your trip to Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Highmark Stadium
Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
KeyBank Center
Catch an event at KeyBank Center during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Walden Galleria Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Walden Galleria Mall during your visit to Cheektowaga. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Buffalo Zoo
See more than 1,200 animals at this small zoo in Buffalo’s Delaware Park. Explore the rainforest building or see the big cats of the African plains.
Buffalo State College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Buffalo State College during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Buffalo Sabres Ice Hockey Game at Keybank Center
Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!
An Epic Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo
Top hotels in Old First Ward
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
It was awful and only stayed one night.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Probably the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever slept on. Room was clean and had all I needed to sleep and shower as I was there only about 10 hours. However, the hallways desperately needed to be vacuumed and I could hear people just hanging out in the hall talking at 10pm and someone stomping ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn The Pointe
Friendly
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
M Hotel Buffalo
Badrooms not really clean and oxided in some parts, not really in good conditions, window of the room present a leak that coming from the exterior. Bedrooms really unconfortable. Need a bigger remodelling. Staff really good.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Island - Niagara Falls by IHG
Good selection on breakfast Quiet place Comfort room
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Garden Place Hotel
The room did what it needed to for a night, but the carpet on our jacuzzi tub was peeling away, furniture was worn with chips and dents all over it, the tub jets didn’t look clean and the over all hotel seemed a bit sketchy.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old First Ward
Ellicott
When in Ellicott, you can plan a visit to Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Willert Park
When in Willert Park, you can plan a visit to Shea's Performing Arts Center and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Buffalo Theater District
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Buffalo Theater District. Make a stop by Shea's Performing Arts Center or Chippewa District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to get around town.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Canalside and Lake Erie are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Buffalo
Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Shea's Performing Arts Center, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.
Seneca Babcock
While there might not be top attractions in Seneca Babcock, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Buffalo Central Terminal and Broadway Market.
