The Egg

The Egg is only minutes from the Albany International Airport, AMTRAK and the New York State Thruway with direct access from I-787 in either direction.

The principal automobile entrance into the Empire State Plaza is from I-787. Ramps lead directly into underground parking areas. A secondary parking entrance leads from Madison Avenue and South Swan Street.

Parking is available under The Egg and easily accessible via I-787. The V-Lot is generally designated for Egg parking but signs may indicate additional or alternate levels available. Visitors entering the V-Lot are required to show a photo identification and their vehicle is subject to a search. Typically, there is a $5 per car parking charge, however, in some cases parking is charged on an hourly rate. Once in the V-Lot, take the elevator to the CONCOURSE LEVEL and follow the signs to THE EGG and THE EGG BOX OFFICE. Call The Egg Box Office for further details or questions - 518-473-1845.

Complete visitor parking information for the Plaza area is available from the Office of General Services the agency that operates these lots.

You can also download a map of parking areas

*From the South:*
Exit NYS Thruway at Exit 23. Follow I-787 North to Empire Plaza exit.

*From the North:*
Exit Northway at Exit 1. Follow I-90 East to I-787 South to Empire Plaza exit.

*From the West:*
Exit NYS Thruway at Exit 23. Follow I-787 North to Empire Plaza exit.

*From the East:*
Exit from I-90 at B1. Follow I-90 West. After crossing the Hudson River, travel South on I-787 to Empire Plaza exit.

*From the Empire Plaza exit:*
Enter the parking tunnel. The V-Lot is the third parking area on your right.