Old First Ward Travel Guide
Buffalo
Visit Old First Ward
Popular places to visit
Highmark Stadium
Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
KeyBank Center
Catch an event at KeyBank Center during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Niagara Square
After visiting Niagara Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Niagara Falls State Park Sunset Tour with Falls Illumination
Top hotels in Old First Ward
M Hotel Buffalo
"Property is fairly old. Overall ok but decor and every wall has a different patchwork of decor. Best thing is there is a mall near by and restaurant like Olive Garden across the street. Airport shuttle was useful. Came out after rain to have car in the middle of 2-3 inches of water in the low ground ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
"Very nice and spacious room"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Buffalo Airport Hotel
"The bed was clean, the room was clean, but it felt like I was sleeping at a gas station. The bathroom wasn’t updated well, low water pressure, and just felt dirty. People, cleaning staff, are LOUD in the halls early in the morning. It was worth the money but they could do things to make people feel ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn The Pointe
"It was ok."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Garden Place Hotel
"Checking in, staff said couldn’t find reservations and basically walked away and left us standing there after we showed them the reservation, receipt of payment and itinerary number. Thankfully a manager happened walk up, heard our frustration and found the reservation immediately. We had traveled ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
"We stay at a lot of choice hotels and this one was run down and had fewer breakfast items. The room was not the cleanest. Could use a good vacuum over all the rugs throughout hallways and rooms. The beds were nice. Looked like food and dirt on the back of the bathroom door. The furniture was run ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old First Ward
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 Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.
Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to American Repertory Theater of WNY Performance Venue: The Compass Performing Arts Center and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.
North Buffalo
North Buffalo is well liked for its live music and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo History Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around.
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.
Allentown
Allentown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and Theater of Youth.
