From points Far East and Far West of Syracuse:

Take the NYS Thruway, Rte 90, to Exit 39, the "Syracuse/Fulton" as well as "Baldwinsville/Solvay" exit. After the toll booths, bear right, and follow the signs to Rte 690 East; proceed onto Rte 690 East. Drive slightly less than 7 miles to Exit 8, the Hiawatha Blvd. exit. Follow the next set of directions.

From Rte 690 East ( & From Hiawatha Blvd):

Take Rte 690 East (a.k.a. state route 690 South above Baldwinsville) to Exit 8, Hiawatha Blvd. (N.B., decade-old maps may have different exit numbers.) The Hiawatha exit ramp will deliver you to the north side of Hiawatha Blvd. Make a right unto Hiawatha Blvd (west). Proceed less than 0.1 mi to State Fair Blvd, (just beyond the giant "Pontiac" sign on your left). Make a left unto State Fair Blvd, proceed nearly 0.3 mi to Genesee Street. At the Genesee intersection, you will see the Sacred Heart Basilica on your left. Drive straight across the intersection and follow the ramp on to Park Avenue. From in front of the Basilica, follow the next set of directions.

From the front steps of the Solvay's Sacred Heart Basilica (Cathedral):

From the Basilica's Park Avenue curbside, (immediately in front of the Basilica's front steps,) face the city. Proceed to the end of the block to Sackett Street. Make a right on to Sackett Street and continue two blocks. At the end of the second block you should see the parking lot for the BallyBay on your left.

From Points North and South of Syracuse:

From Rte 81 South: Take Rte 81 South to the "Bear Street/690 West" exit. This exit will deposit you on Bear Street, Rte 298. Follow the directions to the BallyBay from Bear Street (two paragraphs below.)

From Rte 481 or Rte 81 North: Take Rte 81 North or Rte 481 to Rte 690 West, as appropriate. From 690 West, follow the next set of directions.

From Rte 690 West:

Take 690 West to Exit 10, N. Geddes Street. (N.B., decade-old maps may have a different exit number.) Make a left unto N. Geddes Street, and proceed 3 blocks (0.3mi) to Park Avenue (one block beyond Genesee Street). Make a right on to Park Avenue and proceed 0.3 mi to Sackett Street. Make a left on to Sackett Street and continue for two blocks. At the end of the second block you should see the parking lot for the BallyBay on your left.

From Bear Street, (Rte 298):

Take Bear St., Rte 298, to Liberty Street. (If you are coming from the east, you will be making a left on to Liberty Street - Liberty Street does not cross Bear Street.) Proceed on Liberty Street roughly 0.4 mi to its termination on Park Avenue. Make a right unto Park Avenue and drive one block. Make a left on to Sackett Street and continue two blocks. At the end of the second block you should see the parking lot for the BallyBay on your left.

From Erie Blvd (Rte 5):

Make a turn on to N. Geddes Street. If you are coming from the west, this will be a left turn; from the east, this will be a right turn. Drive one block to Richmond Avenue. Make a left, and proceed 3 blocks, (counting on right) to Sackett Street. The BallyBay will be on your right, at the corner of Richmond Avenue and Sackett Street.

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Please Note: Cousin Michael has scouted out these directions personally, and to the best of his knowledge they are accurate. If you see any errors or anything that may be confusing to others, please contact Cousin Michael immediately.

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