Old First Ward
Buffalo
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Popular places to visit
Buffalo Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Buffalo when you stop by Buffalo Lighthouse. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University At Buffalo - North Campus, during your trip to Amherst. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater 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.
Canisius College
Explore the campus of Canisius College, during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
Peace Bridge
You can find out about the history of Buffalo with a stop at Peace Bridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its 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
Sunset Tour of Niagara Falls State Park with Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls USA Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
Top hotels in Old First Ward
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Very peaceful. Staff very nice. Beds comfortable.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Stay was good. Only complaint was the temperature for the shower. It was luke warm if that.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
M Hotel Buffalo
Clean rooms, but incredibly dated. Ameneties are lacking, but staff was nice.
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Garden Place Hotel
The room was large with nice furniture and very clean. All the staff were friendly. While overall the hotel is dated everything I saw was in good shape and kept up.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
yes
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
Very clean and modern, good room size.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old First Ward
Ellicott
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ellicott and surrounding area, you can visit Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center.
Willert Park
Willert Park might not have many top sights, but Shea's Performing Arts Center and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Columbus
If you're spending some time in Columbus, Chippewa District and FBI Buffalo Field Office are top sights worth seeing.
Buffalo Theater District
Theaters, 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
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like Canalside and Lake Erie.
Downtown Buffalo
Known for its lively bars and live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. Top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.
