Empire State Plaza Map - click the link for a pdf file of the map

Directions to the Empire State Plaza from Major Highways:
The Empire State Plaza is located in downtown Albany, just south of the State Capitol.

From the NORTH: Take I-87 (Northway) to I-90 (east) exit.  Proceed east to I-787 South and take Empire State Plaza Exit.  Follow signs to North Visitors Parking Area.

From the SOUTH: Take NYS Thruway (Rte. 87) to Exit 23 (Albany) - straight through toll booth to I-787 , then take Empire State Plaza exit and follow signs to North Visitors Parking area.

From the EAST: Take I-90 and cross Hudson River.  Take exit to I-787 south, along river.  Take Empire State Plaza exit and follow signs to North Visitors Parking area.

From the WEST: Take NYS Thruway to Exit 24 (Albany), proceed east on I-90 to I-787 South, along river. Take Empire State Plaza exit and follow signs to North Visitors Parking Area.

Elevators will take you the Concourse Level.

The Office of General Services Operates several visitor parking areas in  and around the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany, New York.

All visitor parking under the Empire State Plaza is now located in the V Lot (formerly known as P-3 North) as you enter the Plaza. Stay in the right lane. Limited parking is available for oversized vehicles (in excess of 6'6").

Two visitor parking lots (Cathedral and Madison Ave.) are located on Madison Avenue just south of Empire State Plaza. Both lots are accessible and within walking distance of the Plaza's main concourse level.

A visitors lot is also conveniently located on Grand Street, just east of the Empire State Plaza East Garage. You can access the Plaza as well as numerous downtown buildings from this location.

For security reasons all visitors entering all lots are required to show a photo identification and their vehicle may be subject to search. All visitor lots operate on a pay-upon-entry basis and will vary from lot-to-lot up to $10.00

MAP - For Map of Visitor Parking lots at the Empire State Plaza, click on the Office of General Services link at - OGS Map